Posts filed under 'Security'

Matt Cutts, the Google engineer gave some amazing tips at WordCamp 2007. I discussed some lessons learnt and new Wordpress updates, that were revealed at Wordpress camp. Now Matt Cutt has released the powerpoint presentation that he talked of at the conference and some new wordpress security tips were known. (more…)

How do you check a file for viruses, worms, trojans, or malware on a computer without preloaded antivirus protection? Simply upload it to VirusTotal, a free antivirus service that analyzes suspicious files using multiple antivirus engines. (more…)

Its upgrade time again for your Wordpress blogs as new security releases have been announced. Two new security-related releases are available for both users of Wordpress main 2.2 branch and the legacy 2.0 branch titled Wordpress 2.2.2 and 2.0.11. Upgrade today and secure your blog. (more…)

After the grand premiere of the Apple iPhone at Apple Retail Stores nationwide in US a month back, Apple has identified some iphone security issues and released a v1.0.1 update which can be downloaded and installed via iTunes. (more…)

Everyone has a Paypal account offering online payment solutions worldwide. This has prompted corrupt people to circulate fake phishing Paypal emails and create fake spoof websites that resemble the official Paypal emails and Paypal.com to trick less aware web users to reveal their secret personal information, usernames and passwords. Do you report these Fake Paypal Emails and Websites to Paypal? (more…)

Phishing websites attempt to fraudulently acquire your personal and sensitive information like usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a legitimate official website. Since the fake website looks so similar to the original website, innocent netizens are tricked into revealing their private data, which is then misused. How good are you at spotting fake websites? (more…)

The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works. The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has released GNU General Public License version 3 (GNU GPL). The GNU GPL is the most widely used free software license worldwide and claims that almost three quarters of all free software packages are distributed under this license. (more…)