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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

  • WordPress 6.8 Beta 2
    by Jeffrey Paul on March 11, 2025 at 3:46 pm

    WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next five weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.

  • WordPress 6.8 Beta 1
    by Jeffrey Paul on March 4, 2025 at 5:09 pm

    WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next six weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.

  • Shaping Tomorrow at WordCamp Asia 2025
    by Nicholas Garofalo on February 22, 2025 at 3:04 pm

    Over 1,400 attendees from 71 countries gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, and nearly 15,000 more joined online, for WordCamp Asia 2025. It’s the people. It’s the friendships and the stories. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event […]

  • Report: WordPress in 2025
    by Noel Tock on February 15, 2025 at 3:19 am

    This year is set to be transformative for WordPress, yet many decision-makers risk overlooking the immense opportunities ahead. Our new “WordPress in 2025” report highlights why WordPress should be a cornerstone of your long-term strategy. Stay ahead of the curve—read the report now to see […]

  • WordCamp Asia 2025: Manila Magic
    by Bernard Meyer on February 14, 2025 at 4:04 pm

    The first major WordCamp of the year is here! WordCamp Asia 2025 lands in Manila, Philippines, from February 20-22, bringing together open source enthusiasts, developers, and WordPress professionals from across the region—and the world. With three packed days of learning, networking, and […]

  • WordPress 6.7.2 Maintenance Release
    by Aaron Jorbin on February 11, 2025 at 4:52 pm

    WordPress 6.7.2 is now available! This minor release includes 35 bug fixes, addressing issues affecting multiple components including the block editor, HTML API, and Customize. WordPress 6.7.2 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.8 planned for April 15, 2025. If you […]

  • 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.