Hacking WordPress Through Security Flaws
Bandit Defense has posted a new WordPress hack, but there are some things you need to know about first. The biggest one is that it relies on poor security at the hosting company, and already knowing...
View ArticleChanging The Network Name On Your iMac
I just bought a used iMac and am frustrated to find that it identifies itself as “Susie’s Q” on the network. Since I’m not Susie – and never have been! – I really want to change this. How do I change...
View ArticleNew WordPress Update Patches Serious XSS Vulnerability
An update to the WordPress platform, version 2.8.2, was issued earlier today that addresses a security issue known as XSS or cross-site scripting. It’s an unexpected update, given that version 2.8.1...
View ArticleHow To Troubleshoot Wireless Network Issues On Aspire One
My Acer Aspire One – powered by a commercial Linux distro called Linpus – after entering sleep mode couldn’t connect to the wireless network anymore. The wireless connection logo vanished, turning the...
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