We’ve just released an update for Acunetix Web Vulnerability 8 – build 20121113 – which gives you a brand new PHP code execution test for Invision Power Board, as well as a number of improvements and fixes. New Security Checks New PHP code execution test for Invision Power…
Imperva and Acunetix Partner to Virtually Patch Web Vulnerabilities
SANTA CLARA and REDWOOD SHORES, CALIFORNIA, USA & LONDON, UK – November 14, 2012 – Acunetix, a market leader in web application security technology, and Imperva, Inc. (NYSE: IMPV) a pioneer and leader of a new category of business security solutions for critical applications and…
Protect Your Website During National Blog Posting Month
On November 1st, MarketWire and other sites across the Internet announced National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo), an annual ritual for dedicated bloggers. Blogger Eden Kennedy launched NaBloPoMo in 2006; the event has grown to include thousands of bloggers, and it’s now celebrated officially under the…
Automate more with the new Acunetix WVS 8 build
The new Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner build number 20121106 includes a number of new features, new security checks, product improvements and as well bug fixes. To help web security experts automate their work, in this new build we included a new feature that allows you…
Keeping Your WordPress Blog Secure
If you have a WordPress blog or website, you’ll want a regular chain of visitors. Whether you’re sharing your personal opinions on niche topics or you’re running a business, here are a few tips you can use to make sure your WordPress Blog is secure…
The Aftermath of an Online Attack
If you have a website, whether personal or business, that makes you a potential target for an online attack. After all, cyber crime is at an all time high as hackers can make a living from selling private or corporate data. Some people still don’t…
National Weather Service Hacked
The National Weather Service has been hacked by the Kosova Hacker’s security group, leading to sensitive server information being leaked. The group managed to hack into the server using a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the weather.gov website. As the name denotes, Local File…
What can Developers do to Better Protect PII?
A client of mine recently asked me if I had any Web development related tips for dealing with Personally Identifiable Information (PII). With this being an information security 101 type question, I had to think about it for a bit. It then occurred to me…
One Thing That Can Buy You More Web Security Than Just About Anything Else
There is no magic bullet when it comes to web security. That said, there is one thing that can buy you more security than practically anything else. It’s your passwords. Your choice in – and management of – your web passwords can make or break…