I think i've been hacked

[dj83]

No I don't know how to use it. I paid to have PP installed so I don't know anything about this stuff.

[dj83]

Chuck if I send you all of the info can you check this out for me? please
I just don't want to make any mistakes and delete everything.

[Chuck S]

who backs up your files databases and does your normal website maintenance? That person usually a webmaster is the one who does this type of stuff for you.

[dj83]

I normally do the updates but I've never messed with myphpadmin or any other major stuff. I have no idea if my files are backed up. Is there anyway to check?

Thanks for all of your help!

[Chuck S]

well part of normal website management is that you would backup your files and databases. If you have never done this then it is a good conclusion you do not have backups which is bad. Maybe ask your host if you have database backups.

[dj83]

Chuck how do I set up my backup directory? right now it's blank in the pp admin section.

Thanks for your help! You've been very helpful

[Chuck S]

Backup a directory or database?

The best way to backup your classifieds is to use ftp and download the classifieds directory.

To best way to backup your classifieds database is maybe with a cron task like this

Cron and mySQL Database Backups

Or for less technically minded users phpmyadmin is the best way and is usually installed in your webhosting control panel.

As stated if you find a database backup of the pp_users table before your recent upgrade or trouble that would help solve your issue.

[dj83]

I am only using the PP pro software. I don't have classifieds

[Chuck S]

same thing meant to say photopost doesn't matter same thing.