Keep your software updated! FAO e107 users

This is a reminder that it is vital to keep your site’s software up to date to prevent exploits which target outdated, insecure software versions.

Please ensure you always use the latest available version of any scripts your site uses. Tonight I have been cleaning up every single e107 installation across all our servers after a new exploit was discovered.

If you run e107, you must update to the latest available version or it is likely your account will be exploited – allowing attackers to gain access to your installation and launch attacks at innocent web users.

This applies to all scripts, such as various past WordPress exploits. The best way to keep updated is to check the script’s webpage, such as WordPress.org for WordPress. Most developers also provide RSS feeds, and the Softaculous auto-installer system is prompt to update its script versions too and can provide email notification.

In particular if you auto-install software to try it out, please remove it if you don’t use it.

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