My wordpress blog is being spammed with Posts, but how??

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by eyes2005, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. #1
    I made a post to my wordpress blog 4 days ago, and have gone back on it now and have found that it has spam posts (posts i didnt write) and these are in French.

    How did somebody else post posts on my wordpress blog (which i have a username/password log in)

    has anybody else experienced this?

    and how can i stop people from posting on my blog, and spamming it? (i thought i was the only one who can write/post on it)
     
    eyes2005, Apr 8, 2009 IP
  2. Jalpari

    Jalpari Notable Member

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    #2
    enter ur akismet plugin API key for preventing spam comments.
     
    Jalpari, Apr 8, 2009 IP
  3. www.livesportz.com

    www.livesportz.com Well-Known Member

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    #3
    he said that someone make posts not only comments in his blog

    i agree with you about akismet it is strong plugin .
     
    www.livesportz.com, Apr 8, 2009 IP
  4. Dave4086

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    #4
    Someone could have gotten hold of your password somehow... or another thing, there is an option somewhere that says new user's default position or something along those lines. The choices are members, admin, and some other ones that aren't important.

    There is always a chance it got changed to admin, so anyone who signs up becomes an admin on your site. (just a thought)
     
    Dave4086, Apr 8, 2009 IP
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    #5
    Change your password and run a virus scan to make sure you don't have any keyloggers on your computer. Make sure your password is hard to crack. Numbers/capital letters/characters always help.
     
    jason12390, Apr 8, 2009 IP
  6. b2breps

    b2breps Active Member

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    Somebody must have gotten your password, that is the only way.
     
    b2breps, Apr 8, 2009 IP