WordPress Security/Upgrade Help

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The interwebs are abuzz with concerns about WordPress security this weekend. If you use WordPress, you should always make sure you are running to the latest version.

Because of these concerns, the WordPress HelpCenter is open for special weekend hours (9am-5pm Central), and will be as responsive as possible to voice mail and email (help@wphelpcenter.com) received outside of those hours.

If you need help with your upgrade, think you’ve been hacked, or need any other WordPress help, give the HelpCenter a call at 512-788-9236.

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Posted September 5th, 2009 @ 6:28 PM

11 Replies

  1. Satu Mare adds this Comment:

    Thnaks for HelpCenter phone number

    September 6th, 2009 at 7:27 am

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  3. Isaac | GoBlogger adds this Comment:

    I hope I don’t need to use the help center ever :D

    September 6th, 2009 at 9:25 am

  4. John Leveron adds this Comment:

    It’s good that he published it however :)

    Still enjoying Twitter tools as well; great work.

    Best, John

    September 6th, 2009 at 10:05 am

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  7. Emily Green adds this Comment:

    Thank you so much. I was hacked, I used the service and it was terrific. Note to those who try it: The phones are on weekend mode, but staff are there. Send an e-mail to get started.

    September 6th, 2009 at 1:55 pm

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  10. Peter adds this Comment:

    Security comes down a few things:

    Good Systems Administration – up to date software both for application (wordpress + plugins) and operating system
    Strong Passwords
    Limit Password Reuse
    Beware unencrypted connections (ie wireless hotspots)

    Sticking to these basics would eliminate 99% of hacked systems.

    September 10th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

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