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==How do I keep track of recent security issues?== | ==How do I keep track of recent security issues?== | ||
* Register your | * [[Site registration | Register your Moodle site with moodle.org]], making sure to enable the option of being notified about security issues and updates. After your registration is accepted, your email address will be automatically added to our low-volume security alerts mailing list. | ||
* Eventually, all important security issues are published to the general public via the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?f=996 Moodle Security forum]. You can subscribe to the [http://moodle.org/rss/file.php/1/1/forum/996/rss.xml forum RSS feed] to automatically add new issues in your favourite feed reader or portal. You can also follow [http://twitter.com/moodlesecurity moodlesecurity on Twitter]. | * Eventually, all important security issues are published to the general public via the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?f=996 Moodle Security forum]. You can subscribe to the [http://moodle.org/rss/file.php/1/1/forum/996/rss.xml forum RSS feed] to automatically add new issues in your favourite feed reader or portal. You can also follow [http://twitter.com/moodlesecurity moodlesecurity on Twitter]. | ||
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#Obtain a reCAPTCHA key from http://recaptcha.net by [https://admin.recaptcha.net/accounts/signup/?next= signing up for an account] (free) then entering a domain. | #Obtain a reCAPTCHA key from http://recaptcha.net by [https://admin.recaptcha.net/accounts/signup/?next= signing up for an account] (free) then entering a domain. | ||
#Copy and paste the public and private keys provided into the ''recaptchapublickey'' and ''recaptchaprivatekey'' fields in the manage authentication common settings in ''Administration > | #Copy and paste the public and private keys provided into the ''recaptchapublickey'' and ''recaptchaprivatekey'' fields in the manage authentication common settings in ''Administration > Plugins > Authentication > [[Manage authentication]]''. | ||
#Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page. | #Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page. | ||
#Follow the settings link for email-based self-registration in ''Administration > | #Follow the settings link for email-based self-registration in ''Administration > Plugins > Authentication > Manage authentication'' and enable the reCAPTCHA element. | ||
#Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page. | #Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page. | ||
==How can I run the security overview report?== | ==How can I run the security overview report?== | ||
To run the [[Security overview|security overview report]], go to '' | To run the [[Security overview|security overview report]], go to ''Administration > Site administration > Reports > Security overview''. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=7301 Security and Privacy forum] | * Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=7301 Security and Privacy forum] | ||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 06:53, 4 February 2014
How do I report a security issue?
Please create a new issue in the Moodle Tracker describing the problem in detail. (You'll need a tracker account in order to create a new issue.) Set the security level to "Serious security issue", then only the security team and yourself as the reporter will be able to view it.
Previously fixed security issues are listed in the Moodle.org Security news. If you are unsure whether a problem has been fixed or not, it's best to report it anyway.
How can I keep my site secure?
It's good practice to always use the latest stable release of the version you are using. Downloading via Git is a very easy way to do this.
How do I keep track of recent security issues?
- Register your Moodle site with moodle.org, making sure to enable the option of being notified about security issues and updates. After your registration is accepted, your email address will be automatically added to our low-volume security alerts mailing list.
- Eventually, all important security issues are published to the general public via the Moodle Security forum. You can subscribe to the forum RSS feed to automatically add new issues in your favourite feed reader or portal. You can also follow moodlesecurity on Twitter.
Who is able to view security issues in the Tracker?
Depending upon the security level of a Tracker issue, access is restricted to developers, testers or members of the security team.
Which versions of Moodle are supported?
Currently supported versions are listed on download.moodle.org.
My site was hacked. What do I do?
See Hacked site recovery.
How can I reduce spam in Moodle?
How can I increase privacy in Moodle?
See Increasing privacy in Moodle.
How do I enable reCAPTCHA?
To add spam protection to the Email-based self-registration new account form with a CAPTCHA element:
- Obtain a reCAPTCHA key from http://recaptcha.net by signing up for an account (free) then entering a domain.
- Copy and paste the public and private keys provided into the recaptchapublickey and recaptchaprivatekey fields in the manage authentication common settings in Administration > Plugins > Authentication > Manage authentication.
- Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page.
- Follow the settings link for email-based self-registration in Administration > Plugins > Authentication > Manage authentication and enable the reCAPTCHA element.
- Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page.
How can I run the security overview report?
To run the security overview report, go to Administration > Site administration > Reports > Security overview.
See also
- Using Moodle Security and Privacy forum
