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Welcome to Issue #12 of WordPress n3w$ 4 y0u!
Got some news for ya, a little bit of everything as you have PROBABLY come to expect!
Hopefully everyone is staying warm and dry out there! Remember to get enough sleep too!
Our n3w$ 4 y0u reminders…
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This Issue’s Featured Artist:
Artist:
ME! The Mer of WP Plugins AtoZ N3w$ 4 Y0u! This one is our kitty Ghost. Isn’t he cute?!?
If only we could get him to listen to us about things like coming inside at night…. Furry little… cutie…
Soooo… anyone out there feeling inspired yet? C’mon, you know you wanna show off your own talant! Send some of your work into us to throw up for the world to see!
Get inspired by looking through The Artist’s Vaults – or if you already know what you wanna send in you can go HERE and amaze us with your talents!
Breaking News in the WordPress World at large!!
Miss something? Shoot it over to me at amber@wppro.ca – I will throw it up in the next issue!
Doing a couple of repeats again since I haven’t received any feedback about it being bad. The only repeats you will see are going to be things found under WordPress News – they will also find their way into the other categories that they belong in.
Patchstack Vulnerability Page
(https://patchstack.com/database/)
SolidWP Vulnerability report
(https://solidwp.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-november-6-2024/)
WordPress 6.7 release candidate 3
(https://wordpress.org/news/2024/11/wordpress-6-7-release-candidate-3/)
WooCommerce set to launch new logo in 2025
(https://wptavern.com/woocommerce-set-to-launch-new-logo-in-2025)
Matt Mullenweg’s State of the Word Address 2024: How to watch Live and what to expect
(https://wplift.com/matt-mullenwegs-state-of-the-word-address-2024/)
WordCamp Asia and WOrdCamp Europe added to Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Program
(https://wptavern.com/wordcamp-asia-and-wordcamp-europe-added-to-kim-parsell-memorial-scholarship-program)
WordCamp Europe seeks new host city for 2026
(https://wptavern.com/wordcamp-europe-seeks-new-host-city-for-2026)
Automattic and Matt Mullenweg push for dismissal of Key Claims in WP Engine Lawsuit
(https://wptavern.com/automattic-and-matt-mullenweg-push-for-dismissal-of-key-claims-in-wp-engine-lawsuit)
WP Engine files injunction, hearing set for November 26, 2024
(https://wptavern.com/wp-engine-files-injunction-hearing-set-for-november-26-2024)
WordPress drama explained (and how it may affect your website)
(https://www.wpbeginner.com/news/wordpress-drama-explained-and-how-it-may-affect-your-website/)
ACF gets a fork by WordPress.org
(https://jamesgiroux.ca/acf-gets-a-fork-by-wordpress-org/)
Cybersecurity to help keep you safe!
New SteelFox malware posing as popular software to steal browser data
(https://hackread.com/steelfox-malware-software-to-steal-browser-data/)
Fake meta ads hijacking Facebook accounts to spread SYS01 infostealer
(https://hackread.com/fake-meta-ads-hijacking-facebook-sys01-infostealer/)
Fabrice malware on PyPI has been stealing AWS credentials for 3 years
(https://hackread.com/fabrice-malware-pypi-steal-aws-credentials-3-years/)
Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-orders-tiktok-to-shut-down-over-national-risk-concerns/)
Nokia says hackers leaked third-party app source code
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nokia-says-hackers-leaked-third-party-app-source-code/)
Outages impact Washington state courts after ‘unauthorized activity’ detected on network
(https://therecord.media/outages-washington-courts-cyber-activity)
Texas-based oilfield supplier faces disruptions following ransomware attack
(https://therecord.media/oilfield-supplier-faces-disruptions-cyberattack)
SEO items for your pleasure
What makes content go viral, backed by research
(https://searchengineland.com/viral-content-research-447988)
Want to improve rankings and traffic? Stop blindly following SEO tool recommendations
(https://searchengineland.com/improve-rankings-traffic-seo-tool-recommendations-447983)
How a Google breakup could change the PPC industry
(https://searchengineland.com/how-a-google-breakup-could-change-the-ppc-industry-448000)
Google rolls out brand customization for performance max campaigns
(https://searchengineland.com/google-brand-customization-performance-max-448055)
PPC keyword research: What you need to know
(https://searchengineland.com/ppc-keyword-research-448061)
Internal links and SEO: Best practices, examples and tips
(https://searchengineland.com/internal-links-seo-best-practices-examples-tips-448047)
Some AI stuff
RECAP: Our “AI in DC” conference was great – here’s what you missed
(https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/recap-ars-in-dc/)
Agentic AI, Cyborgs featured on Gartner’s Tech-towatch list for 2025
(https://www.technewsworld.com/story/agentic-ai-cyborgs-featured-on-gartners-tech-to-watch-list-for-2025-179434.html)
Azure AI vulnerabilities allowed attacks to bypass moderation safeguards
(https://hackread.com/azure-ai-vulnerabilities-bypass-moderation-safeguards/)
AI-generated malware found in the wild
(https://www.securityweek.com/ai-generated-malware-found-in-the-wild/)
What does open-source AI actually mean? There’s finally a definition
(https://gizmodo.com/what-does-open-source-ai-actually-mean-theres-finally-a-definition-2000517385)
AI slop website sent thousands of people to a Halloween Parade that didn’t exist
(https://gizmodo.com/ai-slop-website-sent-thousands-of-people-to-a-halloween-parade-that-didnt-exist-2000519496)
Scientists used AI to turn 134-year-old photo into 3D model of Lost Temple Relief
(https://gizmodo.com/scientists-use-ai-to-turn-134-year-old-photo-into-3d-model-of-lost-temple-relief-2000519484)
Google confirms Jarvis AI is real by accidentally leaking it
(https://gizmodo.com/google-confirms-jarvis-ai-is-real-by-accidentally-leaking-it-2000521089)
How AI can help you make a computer game without knowing anything about coding
(https://thenextweb.com/news/how-ai-can-help-you-make-a-computer-game-without-knowing-anything-about-coding)
Can OpenAI’s strawberry program deceive humans?
(https://thenextweb.com/news/can-openais-strawberry-program-deceive-humans)
AI could transform visual effects in film – but the emerging field is mired in copyright issues
(https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-could-transform-visual-effects-in-film-but-the-emerging-field-is-mired-in-copyright-issues)
Microsoft, Samsung, Google, Dell, Linux, and Apple stuff!
Microsoft tackling Windows Logfile flaws with new HMAC-Based security mitigation
(https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-tackling-windows-logfile-flaws-with-new-hmac-based-security-mitigation/)
Google pushes rust in legacy firmware to tackle memory safety flaws
(https://www.securityweek.com/google-pushes-rust-in-legacy-firmware-to-tackle-memory-safety-flaws/)
Microsoft confirms exploited Zero-Day in Windows management console
(https://www.securityweek.com/patch-tuesday-microsoft-confirms-exploited-zero-day-in-windows-management-console/)
Microsoft Outlook now has ‘Themes by Copilot’
(https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-outlook-copilot-dynamic-themes/)
Microsoft turns honeypot into sour grapes for web marauders
(https://www.technewsworld.com/story/microsoft-turns-honeypot-into-sour-grapes-for-web-marauders-179432.html)
Google’s new AI tool could be your new favourite learning aid – and it’s free
(https://www.zdnet.com/article/googles-new-ai-tool-could-be-your-new-favorite-learning-aid-and-its-free/)
Business things – including some ‘self-help’ things for WordPress!
GIMP 3.0 finally has a release candidate
(https://www.howtogeek.com/gimp-3-0-release-candidate/)
Manage your Linuz System Resources with these 7 terminal commands
(https://www.howtogeek.com/manage-your-linux-system-resources-with-these-terminal-commands/)
Max will start cracking down on password sharing soon
(https://www.howtogeek.com/max-streaming-password-sharing-crackdown/)
Why and how Lenovo is outpacing the competition in AI
(https://www.technewsworld.com/story/why-and-how-lenovo-is-outpacing-the-competition-in-ai-179428.html)
These are 3 of the hardest and 3 of the easiest programming languages to learn
(https://thenextweb.com/news/3-hardest-3-easiest-programming-languages-learn)
Google Photos is getting updates page to help you follow changes to shared albums
(https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/7/24290815/google-photos-updates-changes-shared-albums)
Gaming stuff and just Geeking Out Items for you to enjoy at your leisure!
Google ads relaxes personalization rules for social casino game apps
(https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-relaxes-personalization-rules-for-social-casino-game-apps-447999)
Nvidia announces major changes to GeForce now game-streaming platform
(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nvidia-announces-major-changes-to-geforce-now-game-streaming-platform/1100-6527643/)
Sony just patented a PlayStation controller with a dedicated rewind button
(https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-just-patented-a-playstation-controller-with-a-dedicated-rewind-button)
AMD’s best gaming CPU is really difficult to buy during its launch week
(https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/8/24291165/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-stock-sold-out)
The Extras – check out our Facebook, or Twitter page for even more!
In other news: Disney ditches Slack, Binance malware warning, defence conference targeted
(https://www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-disney-ditches-slack-binance-malware-warning-defense-conference-targeted/)
Facial recognition that tracks suspicious friendliness is coming to a store near you
(https://gizmodo.com/facial-recognition-that-tracks-suspicious-friendliness-is-coming-to-a-store-near-you-2000519190)
8BitDo’s new full-sized keyboards are up for preorder
(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/8bitdos-new-full-sized-keyboards-are-up-for-preorder/1100-6527630/)
3D printing on the move: UW device can map a room and print custom items in desired space
(https://www.geekwire.com/2024/3d-printing-on-the-move-uw-device-can-map-a-room-and-print-custom-items-in-desired-space/)
Inside the ‘Stranger Things’ house that a Seattle real estate startup bought and turned into an Airbnb
(https://www.geekwire.com/2024/inside-the-stranger-things-house-that-a-seattle-real-estate-startup-bought-and-turned-into-an-airbnb/)
Apophis: a European space mission gets up close with an asteroid set to brush by Earth
(https://thenextweb.com/news/apophis-a-european-space-mission-gets-up-close-with-an-asteroid-set-to-brush-by-earth)
A space walking robot could build a giant telescope in space
(https://phys.org/news/2024-11-space-robot-giant-telescope.html)
Astronomers discover a new repeating fast radio burst
(https://phys.org/news/2024-11-astronomers-fast-radio.html)
Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient Martian ocean
(https://phys.org/news/2024-11-chinese-rover-evidence-ancient-martian.html)
Milky Way swirls over famous Easter Island statutes in stunning photo
(https://www.space.com/stargazing/milky-way-swirls-over-famous-easter-island-statutes-in-stunning-photo)
Saturn and the moon put on a celestial show Sunday night. Here’s how to see it
(https://www.space.com/stargazing/saturn-and-the-moon-put-on-a-celestial-show-sunday-night-heres-how-to-see-it)
Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
(https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/more-and-more-astronomers-are-eager-to-use-the-james-webb-space-telescope/)
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Miscellaneous Announcements from all:
Have an announcement like a meetup, or to announce you’ll be on stage at a WordCamp? Let us know and we will add it here and help get your news out to the world!
Rome Core Days – November 8-9
WordCamp Larissa – November 9-10
WordCamp Sevilla – November 9-10
WordCamp Kerala – November 9
WordCamp Romania – November 14-15
To see the entire list you can follow the link here in the show notes, then click on ‘More WordCamps’ right below the list of the next 5. https://central.wordcamp.org/
If you are interested in finding a WordPress Meetup somewhere around the world you can go check out the places here: https://www.meetup.com/pro/wordpress/
Keep checking back every week to find out what else is going on!
And remember, the show notes can be found at wppluginsatoz.com!
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