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i have joomla 2.5.18 web site. upgraded new version because think hackers have gotten site. after update site still having problems.

i know if , how backup data base joomla , delete site. clean install make sure no hacker files or on site, import backup of data base.

i use akeeba backups. worried maybe data base has hacker files on them too.

webhost did find bad file , deleted them site.

also fresh install of v3 , import old data base?

your better asking question in security forum, though know if asked follow list of stuff


[ ] download , run forum post assistant / fpa instructions available here , included in download package. post generated results in security/been hacked topic. use these links download fpa:
download .tar.gz version or download .zip version note: not download fpa other website or links found on internet.



[ ] review vulnerable extensions list make sure 3rd party extensions versions used appear on vulnerable list.

[ ] review , action security checklist 7 make sure you've gone through of steps.

[ ] scan machines ftp, joomla super admin, , joomla admin access malware, virus, trojans, spyware, etc. checklist 7 contains list or recommended scanners.

[ ] change passwords , if possible user names website host control panel. change joomla database user name , password.

[ ] use proper permissions on files , directories. should never 777, ideal 644 files , 755 directories. configuration file can set 444 read only.

[ ] check htaccess for odd code (i.e. code not in standard htaccess supplied part of joomla installation).

[ ] check crontab or task scheduler unexpected jobs/tasks.

[ ] ensure not have anonymous ftp enabled.

[ ] verify individually non-joomla file such not limited placed on website such images, pdf files, files download, , other documents , files valid , supposed part of website.

[ ] replace deleted files fresh copies of current full version of joomla (minus installation directory) downloaded earlier. install freshly downloaded copies of extensions , templates used on site. if joomla database user name , password changed earlier, make necessary changes configuration.php file , upload copy website. upload non-joomla files necessary website. replacing files in installation (including extensions , templates) can sure remove backdoors inserted , hidden in various files , directories more detailed information can found in security checklist 7 document.