[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #24078: Remove 'admin' as default username in install

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Mon Apr 15 22:20:04 UTC 2013


#24078: Remove 'admin' as default username in install
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 Reporter:  chrisrudzki      |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement      |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Upgrade/Install  |     Version:  3.5
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch        |
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Comment (by mor10):

 Thanks for adding this. It is an important update because new users are
 not made aware the "admin" username has inherent problems. While it won't
 prevent hacking per se it is a simple way to make it a lot harder to set
 up botnet attacks. WordPress should be set up to help the new user have a
 secure site and this will go a long way to ensure that happens.

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Ticket URL: <http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/24078#comment:20>
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