Security Checklist/Site Recovery

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Site Recovery[edit]

Know what steps to follow to recover your site[edit]

  • Know the important steps to follow when your site has been compromised. Once you've been compromised, there are few shortcuts. (FAQ)

    Reset your administrator password[edit]

    See the (FAQ)

    Find exploit attempts using the *NIX shell[edit]

    (FAQ)

    Have a backup and recovery plan in place. Test it regularly.[edit]

    Get help the right way[edit]

    If you believe your Web site was attacked, do not post in the Joomla! forums. If there is a vulnerability, publishing that information could put other Web sites at risk. Instead, report possible security vulnerabilities to the Joomla! Security Task Force.

    Your Turn...[edit]

    1. If you discover a bug in Joomla! core files, report it here.