WordPress.org responds to ’security issues’ claim
A rather vexed member of the WordPress.org team has responded to recent ’security issues’ suffered by WordPress bloggers hosted with Network Solutions:
Summary: A web host had a crappy server configuration that allowed people on the same box to read each others’ configuration files, and some members of the “security” press have tried to turn this into a “WordPress vulnerability” story…
A properly configured web server will not allow users to access the files of another user, regardless of file permissions. The web server is the responsibility of the hosting provider. The methods for doing this (suexec, et al) have been around for 5+ years.
I’m not even going to link any of the articles because they have so many inaccuracies you become stupider by reading them.
So, just to make it clear: your WordPress installation hosted with Blue Globe is as secure as ever, because we do configure our servers properly. Just in case you had heard any of these security rumours I thought I’d put your mind at rest.
WordPress 1.9.2 Hack to be aware of
Posted by admin in Security Alert, Wordpress on April 12, 2010
We have become aware of a WordPress hack that seems to be affecting WordPress 1.9.2, the current latest version of WordPress. No one seems to be sure how the hack is happening but the effects seem to be (according to ghacks.net):
Attackers either manipulate the blog to spread malware (more recently) or to cloak links that are only visible to search engines
No one seems to have mentioned anything on the WordPress forums, but you can read more on the following blogs:
- Christopher Penn – Find the Latest WordPress hack (this website includes a fix, but not protection, yet)
- WPblogger – Google Cloaking Hack Targeting WordPress
We’ll keep you posted if we get any updates. In the meantime, you might want to install a WordPress plugin like Antivirus for added protection.
WordPress Resources roundup
From now on every Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest web design / social media / WordPress news and resources from around the globe.
Resources and free stuff
- 35 Awesome Twitter Plugins for WordPress – W3 Magazine
- Best WordPress plugins: March 2010 – Ajaxline
- Extremely Useful Comment Plugins for WordPress
- 10 WordPress Plugins That You Didn’t know About -n.design Studio
- 10+ Must have Plugins if You have Multiple Authors in WordPress – gadget cage
- Free download 16 Beautiful web icons
Interesting articles
Expect lots more links next week. For more links as they happen, follow us on Twitter.
Double Bandwidth and Disk Space to continue
Posted by admin in Special Offer on January 14, 2010
For the time being we have decided to continue offering double disk space and bandwidth on any hosting package. The disk space and bandwidth will be doubled on your account within 48 hours of you signing up.
So it is still the perfect time to transfer your free Blogger or Wordpress account to your own hosting account and domain for the ultimate blogging experience.
So sign up now before you miss out.
UPDATE: This offer has now ceased, but our hosting packages have been upgraded to offer better value for money as standard.
Double Bandwidth and Disk Space for any package taken out in December!
Posted by admin in Special Offer on November 30, 2009
As it is the season to be giving, Blue Globe are offering double bandwidth and disk space on any one-year hosting account taken out in the month of December. Once you sign up for your account the ordinary disk space and bandwidth for that account will be double within 48 hours. You’ll then have this extra bandwidth and storage space for the life of your hosting account with Blue Globe – if you choose to upgrade this account at a later date then you’ll get double the bandwidth and storage space of the account that you’re upgrading to.
Welcome to Blue Globe Web Hosting
Posted by admin in Announcement on November 4, 2009
Well, after lots of hard work Blue Globe Web Hosting is finally live. You can follow us on Twitter for discount codes and other useful bits of information. Also, if you would like to display an ad for Blue Globe hosting on your website or blog, then get in touch and you can be added as a referrer – getting paid if someone takes out a package and selects you as a referrer.
Anyway, this blog will contain lots of helpful hints and tips to getting the most out of your Blue Globe hosting package and links to other useful sites – all in good time.
