In today’s podcast, we will address some key news topics, articles, and associated risks around WordPress and Information Security for businesses.

Like all weeks there has been a lot going on in the WordPress Security arena, especially the new WordPress Rest API hack….UPDATE!

In this podcast, we are going to be covering the following:

* [BUSINESS] Kelly Sheridan at Dark Reading had a good post about Brand Damages vs. Breaches…Some research points out that breaches are good for business.

* [WORDPRESS] REST API Flaw is flogging gobs of WordPress Websites globally! Update Baby

* [WORDPRESS-BREACH] – BlogVault had a security breach with data exposed, more to follow

* [NEWS-VULN] Developers…learn SSDLC! 76 Popular iPhones apps found vulnerable to interception of data

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Other associated links and resources mentioned in today’s show:

* [NEWS-BREACH] Intercontinental confirms a breach of 12 hotel chains to include Holiday Inn. Bugger! Freeze your Credit!

* [NEWS-SQL] SQL Slammer worm is STILL pwning SQL Server. Agree with The Register if you get schwacked you probably deserve it

* [NEWS-HACKER] Anonymous hacker takes down 10K+ dark websites to include child abuse content

* [NEWS-VULN] WordPress API Vuln being abused in recent defacement campaigns in less than 48hours! Holy Speed Racer!

I hope you enjoyed the podcast and it provides you value securing your business and WordPress site!

 

 

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Shon

“WordPress Security Daily”

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