Hi everyone,

I’ve recently started managing a small website built on XOOPS, and I’m slowly learning the ropes. One topic I keep seeing come up is cybersecurity, especially as open-source platforms can sometimes be more exposed if not maintained properly.

I came across a list of Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Answers while doing some research, and it made me realize how much I still have to learn. Some of the questions touched on CMS vulnerabilities, SQL injection, and proper permission settings—all things that seem highly relevant to XOOPS.

So I wanted to ask: What are some basic steps I should take to secure my XOOPS site? Are there plugins or modules you recommend? I’m especially curious if anyone here has created a checklist or guide for best practices in this area.

Would really appreciate any advice or resources you can share. Thanks in advance for helping a newbie stay ahead of any security issues!

Best regards

Proper setup with attention to PHP settings will prevent most of it. (ie: set fopen to off etc)
Depending on your host you may have to modify your .htaccess file.
There are many online resources to guide you through that.
And this place used to be pretty quick on the draw to answer questions I'm sure it still is.