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WordPress.com hacked, source code potentially exposed
Automattic , the company behind WordPress.com has disclosed that several of its servers have been breached. In a blog post on the company's official blog, founding developer Matt Mullenweg wrote:
How to really know your security risks
The more precisely a risk can be assessed, the more easily it can be prioritized. However, the traditional model of assessing risk by multiplying potential loss by the likelihood of occurrence is too
Researchers demonstrate bypass of IE Protected Mode
A previously undisclosed vulnerability discovered by researchers from Verizon ( NYSE: VZ ) Business could allow attackers to bypass Microsoft ( NASDAQ: MSFT ) Internet Explorer's (IE) Protected Mode.
Main distribution server for ProFTPD Server project compromised
It has emerged that the main distribution center for the popular ProFTPD FTP (file transfer client) server project has been successfully broken into by unknown hackers. The attack took place over the
Java exploits at all time high, patch if you have not done so
The number of Java exploits out there is at an all-time high, and users should hasten to update or patch their Java installation if they have not already done so. What many users do not realize is
Don't expect a federal anti-breach law
California was the first state to pass a data breach law in 2003. Now, 44 states have laws that lay out a variety of different requirements for companies to notify consumers and businesses when
10 Big Tech Problems
It was a very good year in many ways for technology. But it was a bad one too. There were a number of issues that did not turn out well, and they must be revisited in 2008. One involves the ongoing
Cybercrime on the rise
The FBI recently announced the arrest and prosecution of several cybercrime cases against individuals accused of defrauding banks, companies and consumers. It is part of an FBI probe called
Insider hacking is serious business
Disgruntled staff members abusing technology or network resources is a serious concern for businesses, but it's one of the most difficult to resolve. There are four reasons staff may act
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