This document provides an overview and recommendations for securing a Joomla! website. It discusses hosting and server configuration, including using secure file permissions, disabling unnecessary PHP functions, and protecting admin directories. It also recommends only installing official Joomla! versions and extensions from trusted sources, using strong passwords, regular backups, and staying up-to-date with security patches. Tips are provided for monitoring the site, detecting intrusions, and recovering from hacks. Links to documentation and security resources are included.
4. You know, I don't mean any disrespect, but I had to chuckle by the question "Is Joomla! not safe?" since it reminded me of the movie The Marathon Man when the dentist is pulling Dustin Hoffman's teeth out, asking "Is it safe?" and he's so desperate to get the Dentist to stop that he says Yes or No or What do you want to hear? Is Joomla! safe? Quote taken from: http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=432&t=318351&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
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6. I would say - anyone who tells a community that a Web site or a out of the box solution is safe is not being responsible. No , it is not "safe" on the Internet.