A patch is due tonight at around 10pm Perth time.
A critical vulnerability has been found overnight in a popular component used in WordPress and Joomla websites. A patch for this will be issued tonight around 10pm Perth time.
If you have a verified backup, chances are that your website is safe. But if not, it could already be hacked and need serious remediation.
Just because a website looks normal doesn't mean it's secure. We help identify common security vulnerabilities before they turn into bigger problems, like getting flagged by Google or redirecting to adult or gambling sites, or worse.
If you want some peace of mind, please get in touch on 1300 566 652 or reach out via the form, and we can keep you, your website and your online reputation safe.
What We Do
Hack Investigation
We inspect the website, files, database, extensions and configuration for signs of compromise, suspicious changes and likely attack paths. Request an investigation.
Malware and Web Shell Removal
Where malicious files, injected code, backdoors or web shells are identified, we carefully remove or replace compromised components and preserve what can be safely recovered. Ask us about remediation.
Website Recovery
If a clean backup is available, we can assess whether restoration is the safest route. If no usable backup exists, we can investigate options for repairing the live system. Let us review your recovery options.
Security Hardening
After remediation, we can tighten permissions, update vulnerable software, review administrator access and improve the security configuration to reduce the chance of another compromise. Ask about security hardening.
We Do More Than Simply Remove the Visible Hack
Many hacked websites contain more than one point of compromise. Removing the page or file that first catches your attention may leave a hidden backdoor in place. We look for the wider pattern, including altered core files, compromised plugins or extensions, unknown administrator accounts, injected scripts and server-side files that do not belong. Send us the site address and symptoms.
Once the immediate problem is contained, we can review software versions, extensions, user access, backups and update procedures so you have a clearer path forward. Talk to us about fixing the current problem and preventing the next one.
Website Security Hardening After a Hack
Cleaning a compromised site is only part of the job. Where appropriate, we can update the CMS and extensions, remove unsafe or abandoned software, correct file permissions, review administrator accounts, strengthen login security and establish a practical backup and recovery process. Ask us to include hardening in your remediation.
If you want ongoing protection after the repair, Joomstore can also provide managed security, backups, monitoring and carefully controlled updates. Tell us you would like ongoing protection as well.
Why Joomstore
Joomstore has been building, repairing and managing business websites since 2008. We approach security incidents as experienced web developers, which means we understand how the website is supposed to work as well as how to investigate what has gone wrong. Speak with Noah about your website.
You will get straightforward communication about what we find, what can be repaired, what should be replaced and what we recommend doing next. We will not bury you in technical jargon when a clear explanation will do. Contact us for a practical assessment.