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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:25 am 
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Hello,

I'm using Versatility III template with Joomla 1.3. I have installed the template and everything went so right a month ago, but suddenly, I found this message whenever I open my site:

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Can anyone tell me what this message is all about? How can I protect my site from being like this again?

Please help

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Raffet Ali


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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:36 am 
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check the raw log files.

the message say he can't connect to the database. check this in your logifles..

maybe you have been hacked...

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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:42 am 
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Hello,

I think you are right as you said : "maybe you have been hacked..."

Can you please tell me how can I check in my logifles?

Thank you for your help

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Raffet Ali


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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:21 pm 
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you need access to your webserver logfiles.
ask your hoster how you can handel this.

he has the details you need .

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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:46 pm 
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Hello,

Thank you for your continuous help.
Can you tell me what is the best way to protect my website for not being hacked again? I have deleted everything including the database, in order to re-create everything all over again.

You can view the site: http://www.alaqariah.net


Please I need your advice & instructions.

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Raffet Ali


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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:20 pm 
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hi,

there is no 100% protection...

but first of all i would recommend to read the

http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic,81058.0.html

there u can find a bunch of security tipps u need


good luck!

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