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Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Worrying security scan resultI forgot to add to my last post above a few minutes ago;
In the results from the Wordfence scan which highlighted a potentially dangerous file (wp-includes/js/plupload/instal1.php), it gives the option to delete the file.
Forgive my complete ignorance, but is it safe to just hit the delete button? I only ask as I’m not sure if the file might be a legitimate one which was included within the system, but has had malicious stuff added to it.
Thanks in advance!
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Worrying security scan resultI’m thinking it may be better to just switch to a .com hosted site. Can anyone tell me what costs are involved?
I understand the functionality may not be as broad as a .org site due to restrictions on plug-ins etc, but is there a way of finding out if my existing site will still be fully compatible?
It is pretty basic – just a series of articles monetized by Adsense, Content.Ad and Advertis.com. There aren’t any transactional issues – I don’t sell any products through the site needing payments in any form.
The final thing I need to know is if I can switch to .com for hosting, will anyone be able to fix the issues I’m having right now, or do I still need the services of a web developer?
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Worrying security scan resultThank you songdogtech and Andrew.
This is so frustrating… I’m just a guy with a laptop who writes articles and monetizes the site; I’m not a programmer hence the use of off-the-shelf packages.
I set my site up in mid November, and until the end of December it was going great, but since then I’ve spent all of my time trying to defend myself against attacks and login attempts from people trying to somehow benefit from my time, effort and personal financial investment.
Is it possible to run a simple website without being a web-wizard with detailed programming or code-writing knowledge?!
I’ve got a meeting in a few days with a specialist – hopefully he can help and re-light my belief that this can work, because right now I’m thinking of throwing in the towel!
Thanks again.