Tag: "Security"
WordPress 3.1.1 released, Security and Performance Improvements
WordPress has released an update to their popular blogging software, version 3.1.1 is now released and available for WordPress.org users to download or update from their dashboard. The update fixes around 30 issues that have been identified including some key Security and Performance problems. The main issues identified and rectified include: – CSRF prevention for […]
Read More | ShareFacebook Adds HTTPS Support
Facebook has increased security on the site by allowing users to access the site via a HTTPS (Secured) connection. You are able to turn on HTTPS so whenever you are on Facebook this is via the secure connection. This is done by the following: – goto https://www.facebook.com/editaccount.php – click ‘account security’ There will then be […]
Read More | ShareFacebook Security team coming to Australia
A member of Facebook’s security team will visit Australia and meet with child-safety advocates. Recently 3 Australian men were arrested over a child-porn ring they were running on Facebook. Facebook removed the accounts that were part of the original offenses, but it is alleged the accused then opened new accounts on the site before being […]
Read More | ShareFoursquare v Gowalla v Brightkite
In Australia Foursquare has gained alot of users and attention over the past couple months. Not quiet at the same level, Gowalla a similar Geo-location service has enjoyed success in Australia with more game like features. Brightkite is another new entrant to the market and whilst not as big as Foursquare or Gowalla they have […]
Read More | ShareTwitter to change how shortened links are displayed
Twitter is making a change over the coming weeks as to how shortened links are displayed on the site. Twitter will be using shortened t.co links to better protect users from malicious sites that engage in spreading malware, phishing attacks, viruses, and other harmful activity. Basically an effort to improve security to Twitter users. The […]
Read More | ShareNational Cyber-Security Awareness Week in Australia
It is National Cyber-Security Awareness Week in Australia, June 6-11 – 2010. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has asked Facebook to upgrade their user interface with a button where users can immediately report online crime to the police with a single click. This initiative is run by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital […]
Read More | ShareGoogle to stop using Windows OS
Google has reported that they are going to stop using the Windows OS for employees – mainly due to security concerns. Google will is looking to switch to other operations systems such as Mac OS, Linux, and Google’s upcoming Chrome OS in an effort to increase security. However certain Google employees will still be able […]
Read More | ShareFacebook to release new security features
Amid all the controversy of Facebook’s privacy policy lately – the company realises more and more scammers and hackers are trying to use the site for identity theft. With a globally user count of over 400 million is not surprising. As a result the Facebook security team have come up with a raft of new […]
Read More | ShareYelp security puts Facebook user details at risk
Yelp, a social networking, user review, and local search engine website is one of only 3 websites so far to be eligible for Facebook’s highly controversial and anticipated Instant Personalisation feature. A security issue has come to light where a malicious site could harvest a Facebook user’s name, email, and data shared with everyone on […]
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