Hackers Cleverly Hide Backdoor Inside the EXIF Data of a Joomla CMS Logo

Hackers Cleverly Hide Backdoor Inside the EXIF Data of a Joomla CMS Logo

Clever technique, but not clever enough to avoid detection

Joomla SQL Injection Flaw Used in Attacks 4 Hours After Disclosure

Joomla SQL Injection Flaw Used in Attacks 4 Hours After Disclosure

Over 12,000 attacks are occurring on a daily basis

Joomla 3.4.5 Fixes SQL Injection Vulnerability <em>UPDATE</em>

Joomla 3.4.5 Fixes SQL Injection Vulnerability UPDATE

2 other unauthorized access issues also fixed along the way

WordPress, Joomla Sites Infected with Malicious Flash File

WordPress, Joomla Sites Infected with Malicious Flash File

At least several hundred websites are infected

Army of Joomla Machines Used in DDoS-for-Hire Services

Army of Joomla Machines Used in DDoS-for-Hire Services

Botnet comprised over 150,000 Joomla servers at one point

Patch Against Critical Flaw in HD FLV Player Still Leaves the Plug-in Vulnerable

Patch Against Critical Flaw in HD FLV Player Still Leaves the Plug-in Vulnerable

Updating the plug-in does not fully mitigate risks

High Risk Vulnerability Patched in Joomla

High Risk Vulnerability Patched in Joomla

Certain conditions have to be met for a successful attack

Script of the Day: Kunena

Script of the Day: Kunena

A forum component for the Joomla content management system

Vulnerability in Akeeba Backup for Joomla Went Undetected for Years

Vulnerability in Akeeba Backup for Joomla Went Undetected for Years

Exploitation has a high complexity level, update is available

Security App of the Week: jSecure and wSecure Authentication for Joomla and WordPress

Security App of the Week: jSecure and wSecure Authentication for Joomla and WordPress

The plugin is designed to protect the default login page

Over 40 Bugs, Including 4 Security Vulnerabilities, Fixed in Joomla 3.2.3

Over 40 Bugs, Including 4 Security Vulnerabilities, Fixed in Joomla 3.2.3

The security holes are SQL Injection, XSS, and unauthorized logins

  • Web Blog
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • February 3rd, 2014
Script of the Day: Joomla! Framework

Script of the Day: Joomla! Framework

A PHP framework derived from Joomla! CMS development

  • Web Blog
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 18th, 2014
Script of the Day: VirtueMart

Script of the Day: VirtueMart

An open-source e-commerce component for the Joomla CMS

  • Web Blog
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • November 16th, 2013
Script of the Day: RoockBuilder

Script of the Day: RoockBuilder

A Joomla extension implementing a drag & drop editing experience

  • Web Blog
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 16th, 2013
Script of the Day: Wright

Script of the Day: Wright

A powerful theme framework for the Joomla platform

Security Firm Warns of Joomla Exploit, Users Advised to Update Their Installations

Security Firm Warns of Joomla Exploit, Users Advised to Update Their Installations

The origin of the attacks has been traced back to China

Joomla 3.0.3 Released, Three Security Issues Fixed

Joomla 3.0.3 Released, Three Security Issues Fixed

136 tracker issues have been addressed and two new features have been added

 
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