Podcast Episode 38: Automattic Buys Tumblr from Verizon

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/08/podcast-episode-38-automattic-buys-tumblr-verizon/ The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, August 12, 2019 that Verizon is selling social media and blogging platform Tumblr to Automattic for an undisclosed sum, though rumors state that it may be as low as $3 million dollars. After the announcement, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg discussed the news on PostStatus, stating that they […] More info: https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/08/podcast-episode-38-automattic-buys-tumblr-verizon/

Password Policy Manager 1.4: premium trials, advantageous pricing & plugin improvements

https://www.wpwhitesecurity.com/password-policies-manager-1-4/In September 2018 we released the first version of the Password Policy Manager plugin for WordPress. The plugin has been a great success. It helps hundreds of administrators ensure their WordPress users use very strong passwords. Today we are announcing update 1.4 of the plugin. With this update we are allowing users to trial the […] More info: https://www.wpwhitesecurity.com/password-policies-manager-1-4/

DSA-4497 linux – security update

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel thatmay lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or informationleaks. More info: https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4497

How to Create a Website Maintenance Plan & Contract

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sucuri/blog/~3/3r_-8Hg6lEI/create-website-maintenance-plan.html In my years of experience working alongside agencies, I’ve realized that managed providers and other web pros who offer website maintenance to their clients, have a hard time convincing them on the value of managed services. It’s a common mindset. Much like the homeowner who is unwilling to invest in a rock solid insurance […] More info: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sucuri/blog/~3/3r_-8Hg6lEI/create-website-maintenance-plan.html

DSA-4499 ghostscript – security update

Netanel reported that the .buildfont1 procedure in Ghostscript, the GPLPostScript/PDF interpreter, does not properly restrict privileged calls,which could result in bypass of file system restrictions of the dSAFERsandbox. More info: https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4499

DSA-4499 ghostscript – security update

Netanel reported that the .buildfont1 procedure in Ghostscript, the GPLPostScript/PDF interpreter, does not properly restrict privileged calls,which could result in bypass of file system restrictions of the dSAFERsandbox. More info: https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4499
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