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Not Solved 2010-12-13, 12:59 AM
Ok if I have a forum that is getting hacked and I have proof but cant figure out IP address what should I do?


Hacker is like going to admin profiles changing passwords, clearing mod logs clearing admin logs.... Basically everything..


What should I do?
The admin with full power isn't on and wont be fore liek 10hrs what should I do.



HELP
What should I add here?
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Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:22 AM
You can do nothing.
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Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:24 AM
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Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:25 AM
You will have to wait for the main admin to get back, sorry Sad
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Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:36 AM
What will he have to do
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Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:37 AM
If he has backups, he's ok.
If he doesn't, he's stupid and shouldn't own a forum.
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#7
Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:43 AM
Close the board. + IP ban.
I'm not here often, shoot a PM or whatever if you want my discord.
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#8
Not Solved 2010-12-13, 01:51 AM
Wow. Did you use insecure passwords? Or are you using a horribly outdated version of MyBB. :/

In any case, any idea how it was done so it can benefit everyone else who uses MyBB?
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#9
Not Solved 2010-12-13, 09:48 AM
Check your server access logs to see what they did to get in.
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#10
Not Solved 2010-12-14, 02:23 AM
Thanks all is good now. Thanks for the help everyone.
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