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Recently, the hosting industry has experienced a large influx of attacks against websites running popular blogging, content management, and e-commerce applications. At (mt) Media Temple, we take these threats very seriously and have created this page as a gateway to helpful security information that will be useful.

(mt) Security related blog posts

• Security Facts (updated: 8/7/10)

Open security incidents

• NONE

Closed security incidents

• Security Incident #1404
• Security Incident #1378

Fix an infected website (START HERE!)

• BASIC STEPS to fix an infected website

Security scanner links

• AVG
• Unmask Parasites

More resources for fixing an infected website

• DETAILED STEPS to fix an infected website
• Practical Guide to Dealing With Google's Malware Warnings

(gs) specific security

• Improve your PHP security

(dv) specific security

• How can I determine if my (dv) has been compromised?
• Working with a hacked or compromised server

Google-related links

• Explanations of the Google Safe Browsing Alert?
• Ask Google to re-scan your site

Wordpress security tips

• Codex - Hardening WordPress
• Smashing Magazine - 10 Useful WordPress Security Tweaks
• How to Keep WordPress Secure - by Matt Mullenweg

Helpful links for securing your web properties

• Google information about malware and hacked sites
• A short hack description by Sucuri
• Securing Your (ve) Server
• VE:Secure Apache configuration
• Joomla Security Checklist
• Drupal Security
• Zen Cart Security
• Rails Security
• phpBB Security
• Movable Type Security
• Moodle Security
• Pixelpost Critical Issues
• Zend Security

Feedback?

We would like to hear your questions and feedback on security related issues at (mt). We now have a dedicated email address where you can voice any concerns regarding security. Please send us an email at security@mediatemple.net.

Additionally, we also encourage you to take a brief survey on security below. http://mdtm.pl/cuTb4T