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WordPress Multisite: Practical Functions And Methods

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by Kevin Leary

November 17, 2011

Since the beginning of the year, I've been developing themes and plugins for a WordPress Multisite-powered content network. During that time I've learned many powerful tips and tricks unique to Multisite.

This guide will introduce you to a few Multisite-specific functions, along with real-world programming examples that you can begin using today. Hopefully, it will open your eyes to a few of the new possibilities available in Multisite. Multisite is a great option for freelancers, businesses and organizations that manage multiple WordPress websites. Whether you're a freelancer who wants to provide hosting and maintenance to clients, a college organization looking to centralize the management of your websites, or a large news publisher trying to isolate silos for different departments, Multisite is the answer.

Is Your WordPress Website Distributing Malware in Google Image Search?

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by Siobhan Ambrose

May 10, 2011

Well, is it? Is your answer - "what the hell are you talking about?"

It turns out that thousands of hacked sites are infecting Google image search results with images redirecting to Fake AV sites. And, unfortunately for you and for me, WordPress sites are a prime target for this kind of attack. A PHP injection into a WordPress site can generate spammy websites, hijack Google Image SERPs and result in your WordPress website tossing unsuspecting Google Image searchers to a FakeAV site.

Security Incident Hits Automattic Affecting WordPress.com Users

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by Siobhan Ambrose

April 13, 2011

Oh dear. Automattic has been hit by some hackers :( This isn't good news for WordPress.com users.

Matt has announced on the WordPress blog that there has been a low-level root break-in and that anything on the server could have been revealed. The guys at Automattic are working hard to determine what information has been stolen as well as resecuring the server.

WordPress Security 101: 8 Tips, Tricks and Tweaks to Secure Your WordPress Website

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by Siobhan Ambrose

November 30, 2010

Do you use WordPress safely? Did you know that there are loads of ways that hackers can attack both your website and your computer using malware or malicious code?

In this post, we'll took an in-depth look at all of the issues, and hopefully by the end of it you'll be able to keep your WordPress website, and your computer, safe. But let's start with a fun look at some recent WordPress Security issues - guaranteed to brighten everyone's morning :)

Why you should stop your plugin from updating

wprealm.com

January 17, 2013

Per Soderlind recently alerted me to a rather important security issue regarding plugins hosted outside of WordPress.org.

All WordPress.org hosted plugins receive plugin updates from WordPress.org. Commercial plugins often add scripts to provide plugin updates from other sources*, but the vast majority of plugins simply go without automatic updates at all. Now, imagine a scenario in which you create a custom plugin, but someone with malicious intent registers a plugin with the exact same name and slug as yours with the WordPress.org repository. It is conceivable that you or someone else working on the site could accidentally hit the "update" button and be immediately infected by a malicious plugin launched to attack your site from WordPress.org itself.

Malware Attack: acrossuniverseitbenet Hacks WordPress Sites

wpsecuritylock.com

December 23, 2010

On December 22, 2010, we received several reports that a new malware attack has infected WordPress sites hosted at GoDaddy and possibly other hosting providers.

The worst part about this virus is it's much harder to clean. The malicious hackers have stepped it up a notch and decided to infect the WordPress database and not just server files. The above script is injected inside every single page and posts inside the database (wp_posts table). This malicious script redirects website visitors to various sites hosting "Fake AV" websites and some are zero-day attacks. A zero-day attack means that anti-virus programs may not yet have their definitions updated and your computer can become infected even with up-to-date software.

WordPress Hacked with holasionweb on Go Daddy!

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by Regina Smola

May 12, 2010

WordPress sites self-hosted on GoDaddy.com are reporting being maliciously hacked today with script tag inserts.

Warning: This is dangerous malware! Anyone visiting an infected website can get their computers infected, if they do not have a up-to-date anti-virus program using the latest threat definitions. If you receive a message to download anything when visiting an infected site, do NOT click "yes" or "okay" to download. If your website is infected, put it down for maintenance immediately.

Arrest made in Miss Teen USA 'Sextortion photos' case

wtvr.com

September 27, 2013

A college student was arrested Thursday for allegedly hijacking the webcams of young women - among them reigning Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf - taking nude images, then blackmailing his victims to send him more explicit material or else be exposed.

Jared James Abrahams, a 19-year-old computer science student from Temecula, California, surrendered on Thursday to the FBI on federal extortion charges, the agency announced. Authorities say he victimized young women surreptitiously, by taking control of their computers then photographing them as they changed out of their clothes. When he admitted what he'd done in June, Abrahams said he had 30 to 40 "slave computers" - or other people's electronic devices he controlled - and has had as many as 150 total, according to a criminal complaint.

xkcd: Wikileaks

xkcd.com

December 15, 2010

We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We are no one and everyone. And we are here to fight for WikiLeaks.

WikiLeaks: New Leak - Names, addresses, IPs, and phone numbers of everyone in Anonymous. Download now!

NSA Officers Caught Using Domestic Surveillance Program To Spy On Their Lovers!

xrepublic.tv

August 24, 2013

NSA Officers Caught Using Domestic Surveillance Program To Spy On Their Lovers!

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