Archive for September, 2006
HostGator: cPanel Security Hole Exploited in Mass Hack
Posted on 27. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetHostGator says hackers compromised its servers using a previously unknown security hole in cPanel, the control panel software that is widely used by hosting providers. "I can tell you with all accuracy that this is definitely due to a cPanel exploit that provides root access and all cPanel servers are affected," said HostGator system administrator [...]
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OSCommerce Security Upgrades
Posted on 17. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetAn update to the osCommerce 2.2 Milestone 2 version has been released that addresses security related issues and bug reports that exist in the released version.
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This is a list of insecure Joomla modules , please delete or upgrade
Posted on 17. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetThis is a list of 3rd party Joomla components with known vulnerabilities that will allow hackers access to your site. If you are using any of the following compnents please upgrade or remove the component as listed under fix. It is also very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Joomla, [...]
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Securing your Joomla Website
Posted on 17. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetIn addition to understanding the threats, and implementing general defensive strategies, it is important to know more specific details about security in Joomla, as well some specific examples of how to implement security strategies.
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Mambo 4.5.4 Security Patch 2 Released
Posted on 17. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetTeam Mambo has just released Security Patch 2 for Mambo version 4.5.4. This patch fixes a number of security vulnerabilities and provides some additional hardening of the application. It is recommended that everyone apply this patch as soon as possible.
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Running OSCommerce with register_global=OFF and Safe_mode=ON
Posted on 15. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetHow to modify your osCommerce master file in Fantastico to make it work server default with php Safe_Mode = ON and register_global = OFF As the World-Wide-Web is turning more and more into the Wild-Wild-Web you might haverealize that you need to implement tighter security measures for PHP on your Linux server.Having register globals enabled [...]
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How to upgrade the embedded phpBB forum within phpNuke
Posted on 01. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetIf you've recently installed phpNuke with Fantistico (it's at the bottom of your Control Panel – if you haven't seen it – go look), you may have noticed that the phpBB version is about 5 releases out of date. The most recent version of phpBB is 2.0.21, but the version within the phpNuke 7.8 Release [...]
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New Skype Phone Doesnt Need PC or Wi-Fi
Posted on 01. Sep, 2006 by .
TweetSkype announced a new cordless phone on Thursday that sends and receives Skype calls just like a landline, but without the need for a computer.
