“Some of your db passwords are belong to us,” reports Death By Comet.  The issue at hand is that Google Code will expose passwords stored in config files, such as wp-config.php and mt-db-pass.cgi, potentially resulting in headaches for site administrators.  Thankfully, the solution is just plain common sense: Don’t store your backups on your production server.  File that under: Sherlock, No Shit.  Anyway, don’t get caught with your pants around your ankles and move your backups to a secure location.

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