The two most common reasons websites get hacked are: Out of date software. Easy to crack passwords. Addressing these areas are a top priority to maintain a high level of Joomla security and protect your joomla site from hackers. Protecting Against Out Of Date Software Google calendar reminder to check for updates. Websites exist to…
Yandex blacklist check results for google.com In Anatomy of a Hacked Joomla site, I introduced blacklists and how to check if your Joomla site is on one (Is My Joomla Website Hacked?) How Do You Get Your Joomla Website Off of a Blacklist? You can’t force a blacklist to remove you, however all of them…
A hacked Joomla site is like a rowboat with holes in the bottom. You need to get the water out to stay afloat and you have to plug those holes or you’re constantly going to be bailing water. The previous two sections have focused on getting the water out of the boat and eliminating the…
ClamAV Authors note: this and the previous section are the most technical sections of the guide. The techniques are more challenging and I’ve attempted to provide information about tools that you can use and how to access them, however, as I mentioned in the introduction, you will need some technical skill in order to execute…
Authors note: the next two sections are the most technical sections of the guide. The techniques are more challenging and I’ve attempted to provide information about tools that you can use and how to access them, however, as I mentioned in the introduction, you will need some technical skill in order to execute these tasks….
These sorts of vandalism messages are less common these days as hacker’s seek to use your website’s resources for as long as possible without being discovered. The fact that you’re reading this guide is a good indicator that you’ve been hacked. You’ve probably seen something very suspicious and when it comes to being hacked, everyone…
Example of a hacked file added to a Joomla site that uses preg_replace to execute code on the compromised website. To start, we’re going to look at some background information which will give you context when you’re working on your site and help you to make informed decisions. How do Joomla Sites Get Hacked? A…