how do you fix a hacked phpBB2?

**KMR Stitch** · 09-29-2005, 02:51 PM

Did you have a bunch of mod's loaded? Or is it just regular phpBB?

**FrankWhite** · 09-29-2005, 02:52 PM

first patch it to the latest version, then look around and see if he left any backdoors.

**Mr Pheer** · 09-29-2005, 02:53 PM

i didnt have any mods, was just the regular phpbb2

but it looks like my whole database is gone... all the forums say 0 messages and i cant even log in

**$5 submissions** · 09-29-2005, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by MrPheer

i didnt have any mods, was just the regular phpbb2

but it looks like my whole database is gone... all the forums say 0 messages and i cant even log in

BTW, did everything we talked about go okay?

**KMR Stitch** · 09-29-2005, 02:57 PM

I would say post a link... It's not spamming your fourm.

**Mr Pheer** · 09-29-2005, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by $5 submissions

BTW, did everything we talked about go okay?

yep, thanks man

**Mr Pheer** · 09-29-2005, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by KMR Stitch

I would say post a link... It's not spamming your fourm.

i dont really want to do that, its a forum for 84 guys in Las Vegas, most of them are real nice people and I dont want any pricks from GFY signing up and ruining my board like they've done to this one.

**QuaWee** · 09-29-2005, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Doomed

first patch it to the latest version, then look around and see if he left any backdoors.

fuck I love your sig

**woj** · 09-29-2005, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by MrPheer

i didnt have any mods, was just the regular phpbb2

but it looks like my whole database is gone... all the forums say 0 messages and i cant even log in

looks like you are fucked, better hope you or your host has a backup...

**bigmack** · 09-29-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by MrPheer

some prick hacked my biker site, how do i fix it?

Best idea in my line of thinking, say if your board was hacked so bad that you would have to start over from scratch (including loosing all accounts and posts) dump PHPBB and install Invision Powerboard. They have a free version and its the best board software I have ever run. I've used both scripts, I would take IvPB any day of the week.

**KMR Stitch** · 09-29-2005, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by bigmack

Best idea in my line of thinking, say if your board was hacked so bad that you would have to start over from scratch (including loosing all accounts and posts) dump PHPBB and install Invision Powerboard. They have a free version and its the best board software I have ever run. I've used both scripts, I would take IvPB any day of the week.

Yeah, I have heard good things about IPB. Why not just buy a lic. It's like 100ish I think

**chaze** · 09-29-2005, 04:24 PM

PHPBB hacks give access to the whole site, you needa ftop or ssh program that can check for the date of changed files.

Then find any files changed from the day you where hacked.

Then remove them and replace with new ones, then update that shit

The update should correct the file permissions and get things back in action.

**bigmack** · 09-29-2005, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by KMR Stitch

Yeah, I have heard good things about IPB. Why not just buy a lic. It's like 100ish I think

You could, but with the free version you get everything, it all works and never have to worry about a trial expiring. I think you might get patches between versions or tech support maybe with a lic, I dont know for sure. Anytime they come out with a newer version its available for download too. So, you can keep upgrading for free too.

**Mr Pheer** · 09-29-2005, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by chaze

PHPBB hacks give access to the whole site, you needa ftop or ssh program that can check for the date of changed files.

Then find any files changed from the day you where hacked.

Then remove them and replace with new ones, then update that shit

The update should correct the file permissions and get things back in action.

thats a great idea man... thanks

**HairToStay** · 09-29-2005, 05:03 PM

What version were you using?

Do you know which of the exploits they used to "hack" your site?

**camouflaged123** · 09-29-2005, 05:05 PM

You can check with your host...they might be able to help you as they usuallly have a backup

**Mr Pheer** · 09-29-2005, 05:06 PM

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i dont know what exploit they used, but they put a bunch of turkish proaganda all over the site