WFMattR on "[Plugin: Wordfence Security] Multiple Infections/Re-infections"
Yes, that is a little odd that non-WordPress accounts are getting infected too, unless the owner of the files also owns WordPress sites on the server. Depending on how your web server is set up, the...
View Articlejfkparenteau on "Site redirects to another site - hacked"
I just went through a challenging few weeks trying to remove some malicious code on a couple client sites. Two things would happen: 1. When accessing the site directly, i.e. typing the url into the...
View Articleefpeterson on "Multiple visits from Samara, Russia in the last 2months"
Use the WP-Ban plugin and use the banned referrers section to add the domains and the IP ranges for similar problem clients. I wouldn't ban all traffic from Russia, but if you wanted to, just ban the...
View Articlekjodle on "Site redirects to another site - hacked"
Most importantly, don't buy themes or plugins from people you can't trust. I stick with what's available in the WordPress repositories.
View ArticleKyleWood on "[Plugin: Anti-Malware and Brute-Force Security by ELI] Still...
Hey Eli, Love the plugin. I recently let my hosting account become seriously infected (it spread across all my sites). Your plugin did a great job of finding and removing the files... but my problem...
View Articlelegacyguitar on "Site has been compromised!"
Hi there, I have a recieved a malware notification from Google and have a warning under our website when you search for it. I had someone check it out and they didn't find any issues, could you check...
View Articlelegacyguitar on "Site has been compromised!"
Sorry, my website is http://www.legacyguitarhouse.com
View ArticleTara on "Site has been compromised!"
I checked your site with sucuri and it it confirms it is infected: https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/results/www.legacyguitarhouse.com Carefully follow this guide. When you're done, you may want to...
View Articlelegacyguitar on "Site has been compromised!"
Thanks Tara, Can we take our site offline until the issue is resolved? Shaun
View ArticleTara on "Site has been compromised!"
Sure you can. But wordpress.org cannot do it for you. Because wordpress.ord does not provide hosting services. You may want to discuss the issue with your hosting provider.
View ArticleEli on "[Plugin: Anti-Malware and Brute-Force Security by ELI] Still...
Hi Kyle, Thanks for sending me those details. I have this new threat to my definition updates. Please Try the "Quick Scan (themes)" and let me know if that works for you. Aloha, Eli
View ArticleKyleWood on "[Plugin: Anti-Malware and Brute-Force Security by ELI] Still...
It worked! Thank you you kind and generous legend!
View ArticleRGrissom on "[Plugin: Anti-Malware and Brute-Force Security by ELI] .htaccess...
Hi Eli, No code was being written to the .htaccess file. The file was being replaced every time I tried to update it manually or via the WP interface. The issue mysteriously disappeared just like when...
View Articlekira002 on ".htaccess file constantly overwritten by malware"
We've been having an issue for the past month or so where our .htaccess file is overwritten, eventually allowing malware php files to be uploaded and the site going offline (this process seems to take...
View Articlebemdesign on ".htaccess file constantly overwritten by malware"
It means you haven't actually gotten rid of the malware or closed the access for such malware to get to your WordPress site or server. I recommend you start working your way through these resources:...
View Articlequestas_admin on ".htaccess file constantly overwritten by malware"
You might want to consider a good security plugin. I use the Pro version of this excellent plugin. https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulletproof-security/
View ArticleSSWRAS on "MalWare Protection - How to Choice?"
I am with the South Surrey and White Rock Art Society and they are having an issue with their web site and I was hoping I could get a little advice from you. They are using BlueHost for the web service...
View Articlekira002 on ".htaccess file constantly overwritten by malware"
Thank you for these generic responses. As noted above, I have already run the Sucuri and unmaskparasites scans, both of which came back clean. The ottopress article tells me what hacked code looks...
View Articlecukeving on ".htaccess file constantly overwritten by malware"
FYI .htaccess and wp-config.php file permission can be safely and more securely set to 444. It's one of the steps that the iThemes Security plugin takes to secure a site (a highly recommended free...
View ArticleJames Huff on "MalWare Protection - How to Choice?"
If your site is still compromised, remain calm and carefully follow this guide. When you're done, you may want to implement some (if not all) of the recommended security measures, none of which require...
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