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  • Thread Starter kartheekb

    (@kartheekb)

    Thanks for the reply.

    Let me know 1 thing.

    Suppose i dont need any data in that site of wordpress. can i remove completely and reinstall in the same location?

    I’m new, but I can definitely help you here!
    I created a new site with no experience, hacked straight away!
    Delete your old wordpress folder totally.
    Create a new databaser with new name and password; make these hard
    Okay, to give yourself some time, make the folder name of the blog something you made up; not just WordPress or blog.
    Do not install with ‘Admin’ account, make something up.
    Make a cracking password.
    Next, have a look at htaccess files and create one that give no one permission to htaccess or wp-config.
    Install some security plugins like Firewall , WP Security Scan, Login lockdown.
    Take it from there and get some reading in! I’ve learned a lot this week.
    Good luck

    Thread Starter kartheekb

    (@kartheekb)

    thank u jason

    You should be able to just delete the files and the database. You might also see if there is anyway your host can provide more information about the compromise as well. Have them at least provide FTP logs to see if that is how they gained access. Make sure when you re-install WP, you create passwords that are of a decent length and complexity.

    Good Luck

    As the other article said, change your private keys.
    I think my hack wasn’t just me, it affected a number of customers through my ISP

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