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    Greetings,

    Sadly, my first post is about getting hacked.  Some jerk found a way in through my firewall and zipped and encrpted all the important files.  They did not get beyond the web server, but they did kill the server.    I ran all sorts of stuff on the rest of the network and checked the log files (I use webroot) and I see no malware or viruses anywhere.

    So good news - they got stopped.  Bad news, they did some damage.  Here is my question - is there something in DNN that would allow this?  I am almost certain that it was due to an old unused web service that they used as an entrance.  But I can't tell without messing with the server.  

    So, what if any issues would DNN allow?  Also, to confirm I have the firewall rule set to port 443 only - that is the correct firewall setting to allow external access?






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      Which version of DNN are you using?
      Joe Craig
      DNN MVP
      Patapsco Research Group





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        9.2.3?  I know it is atleast 9.2.






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          Then it probably isn't a DNN problem.
          Joe Craig
          DNN MVP
          Patapsco Research Group





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            If it's an upgraded version of dnn, it can also be that vulnerable components like FCK editor (DNN4/5) or RAD editor (6?) were not uninstalled. Or if you were using older versions of extensions like some of the DNNGo modules and skins that's an option too.
             

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