Security Checklist/Site Recovery

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Site Recovery[edit]

Follow a logical and rigorous recovery process[edit]

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

Reset your administrator password[edit]

(FAQ)

Find exploit attempts using the *NIX shell[edit]

(FAQ)

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]

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

Choose A Checklist[edit]

  1. Getting Started
  2. Hosting and Server Setup
  3. Testing and Development
  4. Joomla Setup
  5. Site Administration
  6. Site Recovery