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WordPress 7.0.1 Maintenance Release Contains 31 Bug Fixes
WordPress released a minor maintenance release, version 7.0.1, that addresses 31 bugs, including one that improves PHP 8.5 compatibility and another that fixes a security-related function.
Exposed Hacker Server Reveals WP-SHELLSTORM Backdooring Thousands of WordPress Sites
A cybercrime crew left one of its own servers wide open on the internet for three weeks, and it exposed the operation's inner workings: the hacking tools, the activity logs, and target lists naming more than 1.4 million websites.
WordCamp US 2026 Sparks Community Discussion Over Low Ticket Sales and Lack of Schedule
With just over a month remaining until WordCamp US 2026, scheduled to take place from Aug 16-19, low ticket sales for the flagship conference have raised concerns among community members. Discussions around the slower registrations have focused on the absence of a published schedule and confirmed speaker lineup ahead of the event.
Consistent Navigation in WordPress 7.1 With Persistent Toolbar
WordPress 7.1 makes navigation more consistent across the whole admin interface, including the editor, where the difference is most noticeable.
