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1. richarduk
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   This is a theoretical question.

   Given that there have been WP sites hacked and left ready to be activated, is backing up the database the best thing to do?

   Or would it be better if I exported to XML on a regular basis, and if I got hacked, simply reinstalled everything and then imported the XML?

   I know posts and RSS feeds can also have links and text added to them by a hacker, but I'm guessing that this is easier to spot by searching exported XML than combing through a database?

   Any thoughts, anyone?

   I'm looking for the simplest, most reliable solution.

2. Ziyphr
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I would think the easiest way is to use the XML export feature.

   That way all you need to do is backup your theme, plugin and uploads directory.

   People are most likely to get hacked by using rubbish passwords and cheap shared hosting. 2.6 itself is probably very secure.

3. richarduk
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Ta :-)

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