Wordpress Exploits

[Simon]

Remember that one thing added to 2.5.x is a new constant called SECRET_KEY in your wp-config.php file. So if you're used to not creating a new wp-config.php file during an upgrade, be sure that you do it this time. Just enter the config info from your old file into your new new one, and set your 'secret phrase' as instructed. This will help secure your blog too.

[ronnie]

Originally Posted by Simon

Remember that one thing added to 2.5.x is a new constant called SECRET_KEY in your wp-config.php file. So if you're used to not creating a new wp-config.php file during an upgrade, be sure that you do it this time. Just enter the config info from your old file into your new new one, and set your 'secret phrase' as instructed. This will help secure your blog too.

I am kinda confused. In the new 2.5.1 config file it says you do not have to remember the secret key. If so, what is it for then? Thought it was like a password or secret password.