Thread:Project:Support desk/Wiki hacked for info/reply (2)

Thanks very much for the advice 88.130.98.176. Special:userlogin has been discussed as a problem for a while.

I understand the version is outdated and every version is going to have security holes. Unfortunately any MediaWiki version is outdated the day after it is released. And, since the MediaWiki is not exactly Windows Notepad, I am not going to be doing a Tuesday Windows type update every week.

I have to take a stand at some point and work with what I have until there is a compelling reason to upgrade. I have taken care of the problem for now. I just never expected anyone to go to so much effort to get the trivial information that was taken. I'm anxious to take the time to figure out the hack, but more important thing press at this time

The horrible thing is wiping the DB. I am assuming the image and page files still exist on the server. Is there any utility existing that would rebuild a useful index?