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WordPress sites hit by malicious plugins
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Wednesday, 23 October 2024 09:52

WordPress sites hit by malicious plugins


Encourages information-stealing malware

WordPress websites are being compromised through the use of malicious plugins that trigger fake software updates and error messages, ultimately leading to the installation of information-stealing malware.

Malware writers missed an open goal
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Thursday, 20 October 2022 11:14

Malware writers missed an open goal


PowerShell backdoor was discovered and not exploited properly

An undetectable PowerShell backdoor was discovered by malware designers who failed to cover their tracks properly and allowed it to be discovered.

Microsoft demoted Snover for inventing Powershell
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Sorry Cato, companies do not reward courage 

PowerShell inventor Jeffrey Snover has aired some grievances about how his indispensable tool once got him demoted.

Microsoft’s Powershell goes open source
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Friday, 19 August 2016 11:33

Microsoft’s Powershell goes open source


Coming to a Mac and Linux machine near you

Software King of the World, Microsoft, has announced that its Powershell automation and scripting system is going open source.

Windows PowerShell gets OpenSSH
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Friday, 05 June 2015 12:44

Windows PowerShell gets OpenSSH


Microsoft even closer to Linux

Microsoft is taking steps to give its Powershell more control over Linux machines by adopting OpenSSH.