Spam User Alert: yanz@123457

Registered Email: [email protected]

Privileges: Administrator

Actions Taken by the Bot-Generated User:

  1. Disables All Plugins: The bot starts by disabling all the existing plugins on your website, rendering many functionalities inactive.
  2. Installs Its Own Plugins: The bot installs malicious plugins designed to compromise your website’s security and functionality.
  3. Changes Folder and File Permissions: The bot alters the permissions for various folders and files, gaining unrestricted access and control.
  4. Transforms Website to Phishing Site: Over time, the bot modifies your website’s structure and content, turning it into a phishing website aimed at deceiving your visitors.

Steps to Counteract the Bot’s Actions:

  1. Delete All Spam Users: Remove the user yanz@123457 and any other spam users created by the bots.
  2. Restore Folder and File Permissions: Reset all folder and file permissions to their original state to ensure secure access.
  3. Reactivate Disabled Plugins: Enable all the plugins that were disabled by the bot.
  4. Delete Malicious Plugins: Remove any plugins installed by the bot that were not part of your original setup.
  5. Harden Your Website: Implement additional security measures, such as blocking the user yanz@123457, to prevent future attacks.
  6. Regular Monitoring: Visit your website daily or weekly to examine any changes and ensure everything is functioning as expected.
  7. Install Monitoring Plugins or Services: Use plugins or services that can report any changes to your website. Ensure all newly created users are manually approved.
  8. Maintain Regular Manual Backups: Always retain a fresh, latest manual backup of your website. In case anything beyond security measures happens, you can quickly restore your site to a previous state.

By taking these steps, you can safeguard your website from such malicious activities and maintain its integrity.