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Welcome to Issue #7 of WordPress n3w$ 4 y0u!
Got some news for ya, a little bit of everything as you have PROBABLY come to expect!
Really sorry for not getting this out until today everyone. Been a busy last week with back to school illness and some serious hospital worthy issues in the family. Everyone is alright now, so of course I have no more excuses to put this off. ;) Hopefully everyone out there is doing well and keeping healthy! The back to school illnesses super suck.
Has anyone checked out the new area for n3w$ 4 y0u on our site yet? If not, WHY not?!? It’s right there on the main menu! Really not that hard, check it out!
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!
I DO love this pic – relaxing at a beautiful camping ground here on the island, listening to the Loon’s calling out while the fire is crackling next to you… Really a tranquil setting.
Fun fact – did you know that Loon’s sound different at every single lake, even if they are only just a few miles away from one another? It’s like finding completely different dialects back in the day when foot traffic was the only way to travel between villages that were only a few miles away! Guess this means that Loon’s don’t go far from eh?
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 talants!
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.
WordPress Vulnerability Report from PatchStack
(https://patchstack.com/database/)
WordPress Vulnerability Report – August 28, 2024
(https://solidwp.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-august-28-2024/)
WordPress.com offers 1,000 free premium websites to University students
(https://wptavern.com/wordpress-com-offers-1000-free-premium-websites-to-students)
Matt Mullenweg’s ecosystem thinking for open source success
(https://wptavern.com/matt-mullenwegs-ecosystem-thinking-for-open-source-success)
Patchstack secures $5M in series A funding
(https://wptavern.com/patchstack-secures-5m-in-series-a-funding)
Experiemental Health Dashboards to track WordPress Team progress and stats
(https://wptavern.com/experimental-health-dashboards-to-track-wordpress-team-progress-and-stats)
WooSesh 2024 scheduled for October 29 and 30
(https://wptavern.com/woosesh-2024-scheduled-for-october-29-and-30)
WordCamp US 2024 is almost here
(https://wptavern.com/wordcamp-us-2024-is-almost-here)
Five for the future site relaunched with a block-based design
(https://wptavern.com/five-for-the-future-site-relaunched-with-a-block-based-design)
Gutenberg 19.2 released with enhancements and bug fixes
(https://wptavern.com/gutenberg-19-2-released-with-enhancements-and-bug-fixes)
PDX + WCUS 2024: Recap
(https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/pdx-wcus-2024-a-recap/)
WordCamp US 2024: meet the masterminds behind the mic (and their must-see sessions!)
(https://wplift.com/wordcamp-us-2024-meet-the-masterminds-behind-the-mic-and-their-must-see-sessions/)
how to redeisign a WordPress website (Beginners Guide)
(https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-redesign-a-wordpress-website-beginners-guide/)
Understanding Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns, and Templates
(https://thewpminute.com/understanding-gutenberg-blocks-patterns-and-templates/)
Cybersecurity to help keep you safe!
Phishing attacks can bypass Microsoft 365 email safety warnings
(https://hackread.com/phishing-bypass-microsoft-365-email-safety-warnings/#google_vignette)
WordPress Vulnerability Report from PatchStack
(https://patchstack.com/database/)
WordPress Vulnerability Report – August 28, 2024
(https://solidwp.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-august-28-2024/)
From Amazon to Target: Hackers mimic top brands in global crypto scam
(https://hackread.com/amazon-target-hackers-top-brands-crypto-scam/)
Clickbaity or genius? “BF cheated on you’ QR codes pop up across UK
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickbaity-or-genius-bf-cheated-on-you-qr-codes-pop-up-across-uk/)
3,000 fake GitHub accounts used to spread malware in Stargazers Ghost Scheme
(https://hackread.com/fake-github-accounts-spread-malware-stargazers-ghost/)
Fake CAPTCHA verification pages spreading Lumma Stealer Malware
(https://hackread.com/fake-captcha-verification-pages-lumma-stealer-malware/)
Global crime hit as Europol shuts down encrypted Chat App Ghost
(https://hackread.com/europol-shuts-down-encrypted-chat-app-ghost/)
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/)
CISA: oracle vulnerabilities from ‘Miracle Exploit’ targeted in attacks
(https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-oracle-vulnerabilities-from-miracle-exploit-targeted-in-attacks/)
New ‘Hadooken’ Linux Malware targets WebLogic servers
(https://www.securityweek.com/new-hadooken-linux-malware-targets-weblogic-servers/)
Critical SonicWall vulnerability possibly exploited in Ransomware attacks
(https://www.securityweek.com/critical-sonicwall-vulnerability-possibly-exploited-in-ransomware-attacks/)
PIXHELL attack allows air-gap jumping via noise from screens
(https://www.securityweek.com/pixhell-attack-allows-air-gap-jumping-via-noise-from-screens/)
Unexplained ‘Noise Storms’ flood the internet, puzzle experts
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unexplained-noise-storms-flood-the-internet-puzzle-experts/)
FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ftc-exposes-massive-surveillance-of-kids-teens-by-social-media-giants/)
Malware delivered via malicious pidgin plugin, signal fork
(https://www.securityweek.com/malware-delivered-via-malicious-pidgin-plugin-signal-fork/)
Global infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/global-infostealer-malware-operation-targets-crypto-users-gamers/)
SEO items for your pleasure
Google adtech antitrust trial: everything you need to know
(https://searchengineland.com/google-adtech-antitrust-trial-updates-446488)
Top 7 Google Ads and SEO synergies you should act upon
(https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-seo-synergies-446808)
7 best AI ad creative tools, for beginners to pros
(https://searchengineland.com/ai-ad-creative-tools-446748)
Mastering performance max using scripts
(https://searchengineland.com/mastering-performance-max-using-scripts-446736)
New data: Google AI overviews show more often to signed-in users
(https://searchengineland.com/google-ai-overviews-signed-in-users-data-446747)
How to implement generative engine optimization (GEO) strategies
(https://searchengineland.com/generative-engine-optimization-strategies-446723)
New guide: Improve your Google Ads performance
(https://searchengineland.com/new-guide-improve-your-google-ads-performance-446719)
How Google search uses AI
(https://searchengineland.com/how-google-search-uses-ai-446639)
What YouTube learned by analyzing over 8,000 top ads
(https://searchengineland.com/youtube-8000-top-ads-analysis-446642)
The 5 core focus areas of website optimization
(https://searchengineland.com/the-5-core-focus-areas-of-website-optimization-446693)
Some AI stuff
UK regulator stops LinkedIn from training AI models with British users’ content
(https://therecord.media/uk-regulator-stops-linkedin-ai-models)
Amazon ads launches AI-powered video
(https://searchengineland.com/amazon-ads-launches-ai-powered-video-446791)
How Google search uses AI
(https://searchengineland.com/how-google-search-uses-ai-446639)
Do you mind Social Media using your content to train AI?
(https://www.howtogeek.com/thread/do-you-mind-social-media-using-your-content-to-train-ai/)
Microsoft wants to reboot Three Mile Island to power its AI data centers
(https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-wants-to-reboot-three-mile-island-to-power-its-ai-data-centers/)
AI is confusing – here’s your cheat sheet
(https://www.theverge.com/24201441/ai-terminology-explained-humans)
Five AI trends that will shift hiring practices in 2024
(https://join.computer.org/five-ai-hiring-trends/?Campaign_ID=214)
2024 will be critical for hiring engineers in AI and beyond
(https://join.computer.org/hiring-ai-engineers/?Campaign_ID=214)
The top types of AI-generated content in marketing [new data, examples & tips]
(https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/top-types-of-ai-generated-content-in-marketing)
How Apple, Google, and Microsoft can save us from AI deepfakes
(https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-apple-google-and-microsoft-can-save-us-from-ai-deepfakes/)
AI doesn’t hallucinate – why attributing human traits to tech is users’ biggest pitfall
(https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-hallucinate-why-human-tech-users-pitfall)
DeepL launches ‘industry-first’ AI glossary generator for business translations
(https://thenextweb.com/news/deepl-launches-ai-glossary-generator-business-translations)
OpenAI’s reasoning model has some kinks to work out
(https://www.readthepeak.com/stories/09-24-openai-s-reasoning-model-has-some-kinks-to-work-out)
AI might mess with our concept of reality
(https://www.readthepeak.com/stories/08-24-ai-might-mess-with-our-concept-of-reality)
Microsoft, Samsung, Google, and Apple!
Microsoft wants to reboot Three Mile Island to power its AI data centers
(https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-wants-to-reboot-three-mile-island-to-power-its-ai-data-centers/)
The Windows 11 File Manager is getting a new ‘shared’ screen
(https://www.howtogeek.com/windows-11-file-manager-shared-screen/)
Apple’s masOS sequoia update breaks security tools
(https://hackread.com/apples-macos-sequoia-update-breaks-security-tools/)
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 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 Cloud CISO Phil Benables: ‘I’m short-term pessimistic, long-term potimistic’
(https://www.securityweek.com/google-cloud-ciso-phil-venables-im-short-term-pessimistic-long-term-optimistic/)
Hacker claims “minor” data breach at DELL; leaks over 10,000 employee details
(https://hackread.com/hacker-dell-data-breach-employee-details-leak/)
Microsoft ends development of WIndows Server Update Services (WSUS)
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-officially-deprecates-windows-server-update-services-wsus/)
Windows server 2025 previews security updates without restarts
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-2025-hotpatching-in-public-preview-installs-security-updates-without-restarts/)
Microsoft: Vanilla Tempest hackers hit healthcare with INC ransomware
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-vanilla-tempest-hackers-hit-healthcare-with-inc-ransomware/)
Make your old Windows laptop feel new again
(https://www.howtogeek.com/make-your-old-windows-laptop-feel-new-again/)
Apple, it’s time to free the Apple Watch from iPhone
(https://www.howtogeek.com/apple-its-time-to-free-the-apple-watch-from-iphone/)
Microsoft launches a Windows app for iPhones, Macs, and Android devices
(https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/19/24249087/microsoft-windows-app-ios-ipados-macos-web-general-availability)
How Apple, Google, and Microsoft can save us from AI deepfakes
(https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-apple-google-and-microsoft-can-save-us-from-ai-deepfakes/)
Business things – including some ‘self-help’ things for WordPress!
Everything you need to know about VPN tracking
(https://hackread.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vpn-tracking/)
Consolidation vs. Optimization: which is more cost-effective for improved security?
(https://www.securityweek.com/consolidation-vs-optimization-which-is-more-cost-effective-for-improved-security/)
Cybersecurity mesh: overcoming data security overload
(https://www.securityweek.com/cybersecurity-mesh-overcoming-data-security-overload/)
It’s time to reassess your cybersecurity priorities
(https://www.securityweek.com/its-time-to-reassess-your-cybersecurity-priorities/)
How to reduce cyber risk during employee onboarding
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-reduce-cyber-risk-during-employee-onboarding/)
8 Microsoft Outlook mistakes and how to avoid them
(https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-outlook-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
Gaming stuff and just Geeking Out Items for you to enjoy at your leisure!
Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption for audio, video calls
(https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/discord-rolls-out-end-to-end-encryption-for-audio-video-calls/)
6 reasons handhelds are the future of Gaming
(https://www.howtogeek.com/6-reasons-handhelds-are-the-future-of-gaming/)
AMD wants to compete with Apple’s M Max-Series chips
(https://www.howtogeek.com/amd-wants-to-compete-with-apples-m-max-series-chips/)
What are Scissor Switches?
(https://www.howtogeek.com/what-are-scissor-switches/)
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of running games on Medium Settings
(https://www.howtogeek.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-running-games-on-medium-settings/)
What is “Brainrot”? The Social Media Trend Explained
(https://www.howtogeek.com/what-is-brainrot-the-social-media-trend-explained/)
HTC Vive returns to PC VR with the focus Vision XR
(https://www.howtogeek.com/htc-vive-focus-vision-xr/)
How to (officially) install Windows on a Steam Deck OLED
(https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-officially-install-windows-on-a-steam-deck-oled/)
How to use Game Mode on your iPhone or iPad (and what it does)
(https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-game-mode-on-your-iphone-or-ipad-and-what-it-does/)
Don’t expect an Xbox cloud gaming app on your iPhone any time soon
(https://www.howtogeek.com/dont-expect-an-xbox-cloud-gaming-app-on-your-iphone-any-time-soon/)
With Steam input, you can play any game with a controller
(https://www.howtogeek.com/with-steam-input-you-can-play-any-game-with-a-controller/)
(why) handheld PC gamers can ignore a game’s minimum system requirements
(https://www.howtogeek.com/why-handheld-pc-gamers-can-ignore-a-games-minimum-system-requirements/)
Nintendo reveals its Switch Bundle deals for the holiday season
(https://www.howtogeek.com/nintendo-switch-bundle-deals-holiday-2024/)
GTA online is no longer supported by Steam Deck thanks to a slightly baffling Rockstar anti-cheat update
(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gta-online-is-no-longer-supported-by-steam-deck-thanks-to-a-slightly-baffling-rockstar-anti-cheat-update)
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has been announced and is coming for you, Skull And Bones
(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-has-been-announced-and-is-coming-for-you-skull-and-bones)
Rain World’s new slugcat will explore icy wastes and desert sands as The Watcher DLC gets a release date
(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rain-worlds-new-slugcat-will-explore-icy-wastes-and-desert-sands-as-the-watcher-dlc-gets-a-release-date)
The Lethal Company developer’s next game is an open world where you can’t see
(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-lethal-company-developers-next-game-is-an-open-world-where-you-cant-see)
Prince of Persia: The lost crown’s story DLC mask of darkness is out now
(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crowns-story-dlc-mask-of-darkness-is-out-now)
God of War Ragnarök is being review-bombed on Steam
(https://www.eurogamer.net/god-of-war-ragnarok-is-being-review-bombed-on-steam)
Final Fantasy 16 is highly demanding on PC – and these are the best settings
(https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2024-final-fantasy-16-is-highly-demanding-on-pc-and-these-are-the-best-settings)
The Extras – check out our Facebook, or Twitter page for even more!
Secret calculator hack brings ChatGPT to the TI-84, enabling easy cheating
(https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/secret-calculator-hack-brings-chatgpt-to-the-ti-84-enabling-easy-cheating/)
So-called ‘space balloon’ completes crucial test ahead of tourist flights
(https://gizmodo.com/so-called-space-balloon-completes-crucial-test-ahead-of-tourist-flights-2000501035)
Dramatic video shows the closest flyby ever of Mercury
(https://gizmodo.com/dramatic-video-shows-the-closest-flyby-ever-of-mercury-2000498505)
The Anime community has to stop chasing Shonen Jump’s big three dream
(https://gizmodo.com/shonen-jump-big-three-future-2000501015)
Earch mysteriously shook for 9 days last year. Scientists finally know what happened
(https://gizmodo.com/earth-mysteriously-shook-for-9-days-last-year-scientists-finally-know-what-happened-2000498258)
Earch had rings like Saturn millions of years ago, study suggests
(https://gizmodo.com/earth-had-rings-like-saturn-millions-of-years-ago-study-suggests-2000499772)
Get ready, Choom: a new Cyberpunk anime is on the way
(https://gizmodo.com/get-ready-choom-a-new-cyberpunk-anime-is-on-the-way-2000501695)
Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime hits the jackpot in 2025
(https://gizmodo.com/devil-may-cry-netflix-2025-trailer-2000501518)
Earn yourself a Producership Credit!
Want a Producership credit? They really do exist – check out how to get yours on our site!
Click on ‘Time’, ‘Talent’, or ‘Treasure’ to find out more on how you can help and get yourselt out there with a bit of tit for tat!
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!
WordCamp Pontevedra sobre emprendimiento – September 21-22
WordCamp Bretagne – September 27
WordPress Diversity Day Valencia – September 28
WordCamp Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – September 28
WordCamp Managua, Nicaragua – September 28-29
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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John:
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