Joomla
Custom made plugins and web 2.0 effects for Sobi2
The guys behind the Joomla accommodation directory SA STAY, have given us inside information on all the tools used and modifications made to there joomla system and sobi2 component. There use of extensive frameworks and WEB 2.0 effects is phenomenal. Today we take a look at some of these great features that they have applied to there Joomla system. The components used where Joomla and Sobi2 as there base system. There aim was to remove all Mootools frameworks and plugins and build  Jquery into there base system and design some custom plugins. We’re not going to go into full detail...
Captcha For Joomla 1.5.x and integration with Sobi2
OK so we finally managed to crack this bad boy for Joomla 1.5.9 . This script allows users to add a Captcha form to there Sobi2 contact page, helping the prevention of spam.  Snake was kind enough to modify and donate this script to us. This Captcha script can be used for any component in Joomla 1.5.x. If you need help setting it up please use our forum and we will assist with the setup and integration into your components. But this should be easy to setup. This specific demo will show you how to set it up using joomla...
Admin Password Hack Vulnerability in Joomla 1.5
I’m only posting this because the impossible happened to me today. Running Joomla 1.5 I ran into one of these so called Hackers. (nice try) Well trying to destroy info and uninstalling of components, I managed to switch the account to suspended.  Buying me enough time to fix this leak. Now not only is this a critical fix released last year by the joomla.org team but a very good lesson learnt too. Learn to back up your websites, db and lookout for critical updates for your Joomla version. (Or even update it) A flaw in the reset token validation mechanism...
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