There are security risks to using a well known application using the default install configuration. All of the files and directories are named the same for mine, yours and everybody else. A hacker knows exactly where to reach your login page to try to get into your admin panel. This script will ask you for a new name to give to your wp-admin folder and will automate the process of changing associated files and folders.
I didn’t look hard enough to see if your WP version mattered and also there is no replacement for using a smart login name and password.
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3 Responses
JD
December 30th, 2004 at 8:08 pm
1Yes, your WP version does matter as I am supplying the list of files which needs to be replaced. Currently the script works only wiht version 1.2.2
JD
John
December 30th, 2004 at 8:41 pm
2Ok, thanks JD for the heads up.
Carthik
December 31st, 2004 at 1:45 am
3It might break a few plugins and hacks, I think.