Security problem

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  pivoine68 · Member · Mar 28, 2013 at 11:57 am

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  Can I shut down my blog momentarily for security reasons? I also need help putting a disclaimer on my blog. Thanks.

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  thistimethisspace · Member · Mar 28, 2013 at 6:43 pm

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  What is the URL starting with http:// for your blog please?

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  pivoine68 · Member · Mar 28, 2013 at 7:12 pm

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  I got it figured out. I put my blog on private view for the time being.

  Thank you for your help.

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  thistimethisspace · Member · Mar 28, 2013 at 7:15 pm

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  If you think you have a security issue then do what follows please.

  Go to your email program and change the password to a very difficult one because that’s how many hackers gain access

  Then read this please knowing that blogs don’t get hacked when security protocols are followed. > http://en.support.wordpress.com/security/

  1. If you can log-in go here > Users > All Users and delete any user that does not belong there.

  2. Disable post by email > http://en.support.wordpress.com/post-by-email/

  3. Disable post by voice > http://en.support.wordpress.com/post-by-voice/

  4. Change your blog password to a very difficult one > http://en.support.wordpress.com/passwords/#change-your-password

  5. Use a secure, encrypted connection to connect to your Dashboard. Under Users → Personal Settings, check the box that says “Always use HTTPS when visiting administration pages, and click Save Changes.