Word Press Problem

Simon · 2008-08-26, 03:57 PM

A lot of WP press blogs (and other scripts) get hacked because someone doesn't remove the automatically-created "admin" username account. All that's needed at that point is the password.

Good idea to create a new user with an unusual name and a new password and give admin privileges to that use. Then delete the old admin user. Now only use that new user account for managing the blog. Use another username, with limited privileges, to post on the blog so the new admin name is never revealed in public (for instance as the author of posts).

dunc · 2008-08-26, 07:59 PM

Have a look in the database for your username and email (this happens to me often

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2008-08-26, 03:57 PM	#1
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	A lot of WP press blogs (and other scripts) get hacked because someone doesn't remove the automatically-created "admin" username account. All that's needed at that point is the password. Good idea to create a new user with an unusual name and a new password and give admin privileges to that use. Then delete the old admin user. Now only use that new user account for managing the blog. Use another username, with limited privileges, to post on the blog so the new admin name is never revealed in public (for instance as the author of posts). __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2008-08-26, 07:59 PM	#2
dunc You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 658	Have a look in the database for your username and email (this happens to me often )