WordPress 2.8.3 Available for Download

I just updated to 2.8.3 for security reasons, plus I'd noticed some display errors so I thought it'd be a good idea. I Backed up the database and relevant files in the process just in case too. Actual update took 10 seconds, but the backup 58 minutes (still pretty good) and I documented the entire process and posted a pictorial guide on my blog for anyone wanting a step by step account of how to do it.

I was hacked w/ 2.8.1 installed. Thankfully hostgator found the phishing script someone had installed and removed.

Anyone reading this, who still has not updated, should definitely take the time and do it NOW.

My server got hacked. Someone installed a phishing site. Thankfully, hostgator caught it and notified me.

One of my sites that got hacked had 2.8.1.

If anyone is reading this, and hesitating about upgrading... you should take the time and do it NOW.

My site was hacked with 2.8.2 installed. I was quite surprised. But from what I can tell, they only changed the index.php file. I'm still looking through logs to see if that's all that happened.

Thanks for the heads up John. I didn't notice the upgrade notification in my dashboard... doh...

I do believe that the latest bound to give a better service, more quickly and easily. I have not try it out, I check first

Updating Wordpress takes time because I do it manually by download the fie and uploading it via FTP.

There is an update feature with WordPress which takes less hassle but seems risky for some reason. I'm just afraid the connection will break and my blog will be messed up.

I think we must wait for a week or two before upgrade! I'm currently using WP 2.8.1 and don't want to Upgrade to 2.8.2 or 2.8.3

I'm getting so tired of these updates.. For those of us with multiple websites, these updates are a nightmare!

Download WordPress 2.8.2, John you mean 2.8.3

Thanks John, for informing us with the updated version released by world press.

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Just update my blog awhile ago. It's for safety, update your blog platform to avoid attacks.

Thanks for posting this Mr. Chow. Reason I call you that BTW -- I'm only 17. Always respect your elders, right!? :D

I'm going to update immediately. I've been having some trouble with 2.8.2. Hopefully this will fix things.

Thanks for reminding John, I'll update right now

Already upgraded ;-) BTW, found a little typo "of their besting selling blogging software" ;-) SY

I absolutely agree with the position that we must be ahead from the others to get more.

In the link you have mentioned 2.8.2 instead of 2.8.3

Keeping new things and new version is essential to keep you ahead from others ... :)

I'm still using WP 2.7.1 for my main blog, seems that I need to update it asap for better security system.

Regards,
Lee

I'm going to update it now.

Just upgraded all my blogs. Cheers John.

great . wordpress really doing a great job

You mean, bumps were experienced. I didn't noticed. I just keep on blogging! Gotta love wordpress!

hacks already?

It's amazing that some spammer and hackers are constantly looking for security holes in wordpress.

I already updated wordpress as soon as I saw the upgrade in my dashboard. It's nice they upgrade often to fix problems.

Good thing they caught the problem but how annoying to be upgrading and upgrading all the time. At least this version seems to run completely smooth without the bumps I experienced with the 2.8 upgrade.

I'm going to install it right now. Thanks for the heads up John.

I would update your install of WordPress right away. Hacks on my site have already been attempted.