avast! Free Antivirus version 5.0 has been released, replacing the previous avast Home Edition 4.8. This new version comes with improved antivirus and anti-spyware engine. Notable features are avast! Intelligent Scanner, Silent/Gaming Mode and Behavior Shield. Continue reading ‘avast! 5 Free Antivirus available for download’
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A new security update has been released by WordPress. Version 2.8.6 fixes two security problems that can be exploited by registered, logged in users who have posting privileges. If you have untrusted authors on your blog, upgrading to 2.8.6 is recommended.
The first problem is an XSS vulnerability in Press This discovered by Benjamin Flesch. The second problem, discovered by Dawid Golunski, is an issue with sanitizing uploaded file names that can be exploited in certain Apache configurations.
This is a security release, so upgrading is highly recommended. You can download the new version 2.8.6 from here, or upgrade automatically from your admin.
WordPress.org has updated its popular CMS to WordPress version 2.8.5. This is a security release, so upgrading is highly recommended.
You can download the new version 2.8.5 from here, or upgrade automatically from your admin.
The headline changes in this release are:
+ A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen.
+ Removal of areas within the code where php code in variables was evaluated.
+ Switched the file upload functionality to be whitelisted for all users including Admins.
+ Retiring of the two importers of Tag data from old plugins.
(via wordpress)
WordPress users warned of hacking worms! Recently, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg has posted an article about keeping your WordPress installation safe. It discusses a worm which is targetting older versions of WordPress by creating a “hidden” admin user. The attack affects only self-hosted versions of WordPress (wordpress.org), not those at WordPress.com. The solution to avoid being attacked, if you have not done so already, update your WordPress install immediately to the latest version. Keeping your WordPress up to date is “taking your vitamins; fixing a hack is open heart surgery”. There are many WordPress security plugins you can use to secure your WordPress blog/site, but the essential thing you should not forget is upgrading to the latest version! Continue reading ‘How to Secure your WordPress blog Against Hacking?’
Free Firewall + AntiVirus by Comodo a.k.a CIS (Comodo Internet Security) gets new version 3.11. Comodo has released COMODO Internet Security 3.11.108364.552. This is a maintanence release which addresses some of the bugs existing in the previous releases. If you already have a previous version of CIS installed, you should be receiving the updates shortly.
What’s New in this version 3.11.108364.552?
+ IMPROVED! Memory scanner now includes more advanced techniques to detect viruses in memory
+ FIXED! AV consumes huge memory while scanning some compressed files
+ FIXED! AV reports incorrent archive names under some circumstances
+ FIXED! AV causes freezes in 64 bit operating systems under certain conditions
+ FIXED! AV crashes while scanning certain packed files
+ FIXED! Some windows updates can not be installed while CIS is installed. Continue reading ‘Comodo Internet Security 3.11 released’
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