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Server Upgrade from Debian Sarge to Debian Etch

Posted: Sun 06/03/2007 by ramiro
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Today I upgraded the server running SEO Expert Blog from Debian Sarge to Debian Etch for the following reasons:

  • Server Security: A secure apt and Sarge will stop being supported (no more security updates).
  • Etch supports newer versions of MySQL, PHP and Apache.
  • Stability: Etch is said to run more stable than Sarge.

Before you decide to upgrade your server you should consider the following:

SQL Injection in Password Fields

Posted: Thu 07/13/2006 by ramiro
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This video demonstrates how to use SQL injection techniques in password fields to get access to a website as a registered user. You'll see how easily JavaScript validation of form fields can be turned off. Watch it and try the technique on your own website to see whether your website management system performs server side validation, sanitizes user input and passes this basic security test.

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