Hi, can someone give me a tip? I'm using the latest Joomla, Pagebuilder, and the Helix Framework. The Joomla site keeps getting hacked, even though I keep changing the database passwords.
Thanks Anton
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Joomla Hack
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Rashida Rahman Staff
Hi there!
Thanks for reaching out.
You can find some helpful information and recommended steps in the following blog post:
Security Update for Joomla 3 Users
I hope this helps!
Best regards,
Paul Frankowski Senior Staff
1 month ago
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Hi Anton,
If you have Joomla 5 or Joomla 6, and you're still hacked, it means that:
- On the same server there is 2nd site, thru it your site is infected each time, or
- You didn't clean site deeply after last hack and there is hidden file "backdoor" waiting, or
- You don't have strong firewall component, or
- Your competition pays somebody to damage your site.
Can be also all together. For sure update everything with today's update, then scan site folders deeply!
Rashida Rahman Staff
Hi Anton
Was that helpful?
Mike Lawson
Hello, in regards to this..Im having the same problem with a site in Joomla 5. I tried using the SPPB scan component you shared before, but Im getting a 500 error..is there an updated version I can use in J5? Thanks
Paul Frankowski Senior Staff
3 weeks ago
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I can use it without any issues on 7 sites (J4-J5-J6). The last version is muruguard-3.6.3, download from gitHub.
As alternative use htprotect-shield-2.7.12 (German developers)
Both have scanners.
Mike Lawson
Ok. FYI I have version 2.1.10, should that still work?
Paul Frankowski Senior Staff
3 weeks ago
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Download the last version, and try again.
Before you will ask me "from where" check step 9. >> https://www.joomshaper.com/documentation/sp-page-builder/troubleshooting#how-to-clean-an-infected-joomla-4x-6x-site
Mike Lawson
I removed/re-installed and it's working now..something bugged out on me. TY for the assist on this.
Paul Frankowski Senior Staff
Happends.
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