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Security News

Below I’ve curated cyber security news from the world-wide-web – the lefthand column is from “The Hacker News” website and on the right is news from “Security Week”. Both are top cyber security news sites. In the very least this shows that threats are daily and they are very real.

Hacker News

WordPress News

  • Joost/Karim Fork
    by Matt Mullenweg on January 11, 2025 at 2:06 am

    Making great software, great product that stands the test of time and not just survives but thrives through monumental technological shifts is incredibly hard. That challenge is part of the reason I love doing it. There is never a dull day, and the reward of seeing the code you wrote used by the […]

  • WordPress Themes Need More Weird: A Call for...
    by Nick Hamze on January 2, 2025 at 6:53 pm

    The modern web has gradually shifted from a vibrant tapestry of personal expression to a landscape of identical designs, where millions of websites share not just similar structures, but identical visual language, spacing, and interaction patterns. As we collectively gravitate toward the same […]

  • Holiday Break
    by Matt Mullenweg on December 20, 2024 at 12:36 am

    In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered: We’re going to leave things like localization and the forums open because these don’t require much moderation. As you […]

  • State of the Word 2024: Legacy, Innovation, and...
    by Nicholas Garofalo on December 16, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    On a memorable evening in Tokyo, State of the Word 2024 brought together WordPress enthusiasts from around the world—hundreds in person and millions more online. This event marked the first time State of the Word was hosted in Asia, reflecting the platform's growing global reach.

  • Write Books With the Block Editor
    by Ella on December 16, 2024 at 8:36 am

    If you need a little push to start writing this winter, in the comfort of your familiar editor, here it is! You can now use the Block Editor to create electronic books and other documents—all completely offline. What a full circle moment for Gutenberg! The Block Editor contains so many features I […]

  • Openverse.org: A Sight for Sore Eyes
    by Brett McSherry on December 11, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    Openverse.org, the vibrant platform for openly licensed media, has introduced a sleek and modern Dark Mode feature. This new site theme is designed to enhance users’ comfort and style as they explore the extensive library of creative resources. Whether for late-night browsing or simply a […]

  • WordPress 6.7.1 Maintenance Release
    by Jonathan Desrosiers on November 21, 2024 at 2:56 pm

    WordPress 6.7.1 is now available! This minor release features 16 bug fixes throughout Core and the Block Editor. WordPress 6.7.1 is a fast-follow release with a strict focus on bugs introduced in WordPress 6.7. The next major release will be version 6.8, planned for April 2025. If you have sites […]

  • WordPress 6.7 “Rollins”
    by Matt Mullenweg on November 12, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    WordPress 6.7, code-named 'Rollins,' celebrates legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins and debuts the sleek, versatile Twenty Twenty-Five theme, designed for any blog, any scale. Dive into new font management features and gain a macro perspective on your site with the Zoom Out feature. Embrace […]

  • WordPress 6.7 Release Candidate 3
    by David Baumwald on November 5, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    The third release candidate (RC3) for WordPress 6.7 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate […]

  • WordPress 6.7 Release Candidate 2
    by David Baumwald on October 29, 2024 at 5:08 pm

    The second release candidate (RC2) for WordPress 6.7 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you […]