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Open Source Security: Archive: August 2011 

PrestaShop Security Vulnerability Found

The flaw was discovered when PrestaShop's own Web site was hacked earlier this week.

Rapid7 Creates Fund for Open Source Security

The $100,000 fund will support up to seven open source projects.

Security Flaw Found in PHP 5.3.7

Users are being advised not to update to the latest version.

PHP Gets Security Update

Version 5.3.7 includes several security fixes.

Linux Hardening - Quick Wins

While Linux is safe from most malware there are still some things you'll want to do to make your install bullet proof.

Security Updates Released for Thunderbird, SeaMonkey

Thunderbird 6, Thunderbird 3.1.12 and SeaMonkey 2.3 patch a total of 13 vulnerabilities.

Rails Gets Security Updates

Versions 2.3.14, 3.0.10 and 3.1.0RC6 patch several vulnerabilities.

Firefox 6 Patches 10 Security Flaws

Eight of the flaws are rated critical.

WordPress Cyber Attacks Continue

According to Websense researchers, the number of attacks exploiting a TimThumb vulnerability is increasing.

Malware Stats: 72 Percent of Threats are Unique

The trend towards customized malware continues.

Hacked WordPress Sites Poison Google Image Search

Researcher Denis Sinegubko has found 4,358 WordPress blogs being used to redirect visitors to malicious Web sites.

TYPO3 Gets Security Updates

Versions 4.3.12, 4.4.9 and 4.5.4 patch several vulnerabilities.