CMS systems and spammers

22-05-2014 Kristjan FAQ, Joomla CMS, Security, Websites, WordPress

Because there have been frequent attacks against different applications and CMS programs (Joomla, WP, phpBB etc.) – our users major concern has been website safety and fighting spammers. I try to focus on some recommendations on how to secure your Web applications.

Joomla
Info concerning Joomla can be found HERE

WordPress (WP)
Info concerning WordPress can be found HERE

phpBB
Older versions than phpBB 3.0.5 there is a brief summary found HERE
phpBB 3.0.6 and newer versions security guidelines can be found HERE

Joomla – PhocaGuestbook
Additional info HERE

Gallery
LINK

Gallery2
On Gallery 2 security WIKI

Gallery3
On Gallery 3 Codex

PrestaShop
Some good ideas by one of PrestaShop user can be found: http://www.prestashop.com/forums/topic/243636-security-configuration-check-list/?p=1514275
(If you have some different but good security advices concerning PrestaShop – feel free to send them to us via e-mail to be added here)

SMF Forum
More info HERE

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