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my wordpress site hacked
- o_icemanssl22
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1) Change all password associated with your wordpress site
2) Create a backup of you infected site.
3) Find the hacking method used to your work press site.
4) Scanning your work press site (Example: exploit scanner, Sucuri Security plugin).
5) Restore from backup (use clean backup if you have any) and fix the vulnerabilities.
Get help if you unsure how to.
Good Luck!
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- o_minion03
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step 3 is a bit chim, not sure how i can find the hacking method. any idea?
i'm asking my hosting provider to use the backup copy to restore back. hope it works.
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Make sure you change all your passwords to strong password.
Use the plugin from Step 4. You should be able to locate how they get in. Just setup a test box to go through your codes and databases. Check all the log files too.
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yes, choose a very complex pwd. quickly install some good wp security plugins.
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Should i re-install my wp theme all over again? cos very angry, my site got hacked and i have asked the host to shut down temporarily.
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dont use wp if possible, really sucks!
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