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WordPress has released a new version of  it’s famous blogging software! It’s latest version is WordPress 2.8.5. This release consists of several security features. WordPress recommends that all sites must be upgraded to this new version of WordPress to ensure that you have the best available protection.

Some of the features of this release are:

• A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen.
• Removal of areas within the code where php code in variables was evaluated.
• Switched the file upload functionality to be whitelisted for all users including Admins.
• Retiring of the two importers of Tag data from old plugins.

To upgrade WordPress go to Tools > Upgrade in your WP Admin. Just select “Upgrade Automatically” or “Download 2.8.5″ and upgrade it manually.

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