Well, I just got done cleaning my WordPress program. There were a couple of exploits that I was unaware of for my older v2.1. Here’s how the story goes. One day I visit my blog and get a Virus Alert from my AVG antivirus program: JS / Downloader Agent Virus. I also noticed that I got reported on Google’s block list as an Attack Site. Doh! Doh!
So, I immediate started an upgrade to v2.6, but it didn’t help. After scouring the Internet for information, I came across a WordPress article that mentioned a bit of code in the Themes. In particular, in the footer.php and index.php … Continue reading WordPress JS/Downloader.Agent Virus
My personal favorite for Free Anti-Virus Software has to be AVG Anti-Virus from Grisoft. They’ve continually impressed me and other system administators, but producing one of the best, easiest to install, and friendliest anti-virus programs available to home users. I’ve recommended this product to many of my friends and even to a few businesses that I have worked with.
Their internet updates are quick and easy.
I’ve never been hit by a virus while using this anti-virus program.
The detection technology used has been awared several times; just search for it on Google, if you don’t believe me
Works well with Windows XP/Vista … Continue reading Best Free Anti-Virus Software
“Robocopy to the rescue?”
Recently I’ve been dabbling into the world of System Administration. As most people already know, this is a rather large world of next to useless information that only System Administrators can truly admire. For the rest of us, it’s a major pain in the you know what. System Administration by itself, serves no true purpose other than to support others. Yet, it has to be done.
Backup systems are one of these pains in the you know where. I did some research for the company I am working for and came to the conclusion that there is no great … Continue reading XCopy and Robocopy Backup to the rescue?
The wamp server is a must for the Web developer looking for a easy to use testing environment. It contains Apache, PHP and MySQL; including a services manager. The Windows version of PHP doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles that you can normally get with a Linux version, but it’s pretty good for testing applications.
The frist thing you’ll need to do is to locate the php.ini file. This can be accessed through the services manager; small half moon icon on the Windows toolbar. Once you have the php.ini file open, you’ll want to make a couple of … Continue reading WAMP Server – Open Source
