WordPress and JavaScript Hijacking

I read this paper that Bruce Schneier linked to regarding JavaScript hijacking. Seems to me that WordPress plugin developers who piggyback on WordPress’s builtin security features shouldn’t have anything to worry about. Judging from what little buzz there was, I think that’s probably true, but I’m interested in others’ thoughts.

Yikes! WordPress Hacked!

The WordPress crew have announced that the WordPress 2.1.1 download got cracked by an unnamed attacker who injected some code that would allow remote code execution. I’m glad I haven’t upgraded!

Done

I’m remapped. That was like a flashback to elementary school, getting called out by the teacher in front of the whole class! 😳 Thanks, Dave.

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Microsoft Outlook 2007 Supports OPML

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