• Hi, I have a problem where new unauthorized users keep showing up as admins, with duplicate username as my name, or my name backwards, using my same email address.

    I have tried the following:

    • no ‘admin’ named users
    • using WordFence security (it did not notify me of any new users, logins, failed logins with the new usernames or find any spam / bad files in scan)
    • new user registration is not allowed
    • new comments are not allowed
    • changed username and password
    • disabled and removed all plugins except Description 2 Caption, Options Framework, Yoast SEO and WordFence security
    • changed FTP username and password

    Hosting service is 1and1. I don’t even know if the vulnerable point they’re accessing is in WordPress or on the hosting end. Any info greatly appreciated.

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