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…
Do you have that pit in your stomach because you’re seeing signs the your Joomla website might be hacked? Sometimes it’s obvious like your homepage being defaced by someone calling themselves “Hmei7”, but often it’s more subtle like an attack where traffic from Google is re-routed to pharma websites. Dealing with a hacked site can…
How to Hire a Joomla Developer in 2022. Finding a good developer is really tricky! There are thousands of developers on freelance job boards, but finding someone who knows what they’re doing and can be relied on is no easy task. I’ve heard all sorts of horror stories from clients about: $20/hour developers that somehow…
For many people contemplating hosting their websites through WordPress, The big question stands. “Is WordPress secure?” Even though Wordfence’s 2021 report attested that there are approximately 2 800 attacks on websites per second, for the most part, WordPress is secure. It just happens to be an open source software. This means the code WordPress is…
Two people you are guaranteed to need as a WordPress site owner; a WordPress designer and a WordPress developer. When you might need either depends on the plans you have for your website and your goals. But when it comes down to it, you have to be clear on your site’s goals to figure out…
Many small businesses start off with the same thing in common: they have limited needed skills to grow the business. The owner has to wear all the hats and be a marketer, writer, project manager, operations, etc while also keeping the business afloat. On top of that, there’s the hassle of the website you operate…