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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2009, 05:07:13 PM »

Sounds like you were in the results of an automated Internet search for PHP vulnerabilities.
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« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2009, 02:39:20 PM »

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Sounds like you were in the results of an automated Internet search for PHP vulnerabilities.

I think so, too...

Last year an insecure version of SMF I had installed was exploited by a hacker that used my site to display fake Bankwest login pages (phishing). HostExcellence disallowed my access to those scripts, but they were still "available" on my website. When I requested they please remove the folders and the scripts they ignored my message. My mistake was leaving the issue in their hands; I assumed they knew what they were doing. With the exception of the afforementioned (which was out of my control), my website was clean of all PHP-related scripts and databases at the time of the last hacking.
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« Reply #17 on: March 16, 2009, 02:27:00 PM »

Hi Rachel...

I noticed that you're running SMF 1.1.4.. time to update, LOL  Wink

If you run into any more hosting issues, I'll host you for free, as a courtesy.

Richard D.

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« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2009, 11:01:01 PM »

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I noticed that you're running SMF 1.1.4.. time to update, LOL

Hah, you're right... it's about time. I need to ask the owner of the forum (Sensovision) if he wants me to upgrade.

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If you run into any more hosting issues, I'll host you for free, as a courtesy.

Wow, thanks for the generous offer! I will keep this in mind. Smiley
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« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2009, 07:49:49 PM »

Upgrades are easy...takes a few minutes and can save hours of trouble Wink
 
I've finished tweaking your red_classic template and now it's stylin' my user forum. (http://plentyofhosting.info)

It matches up with my Canadian logo very well...(I think...I'm not a designer) LOL

Thanks for a great design. I've been searching for quite a while for something like that, and had to put up with poor designs and broken forums.
This one fit...perfectly!!

-RLD
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« Reply #20 on: March 18, 2009, 02:54:39 PM »

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Upgrades are easy...takes a few minutes and can save hours of trouble

I am all too aware of this one... Tongue

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Thanks for a great design. I've been searching for quite a while for something like that, and had to put up with poor designs and broken forums.
This one fit...perfectly!!

You're welcome. I'm really happy to see you getting so much use out of it, and I appreciate you taking the time to tell me.

Also, your logo looks great. Wink
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