While website security is a constant concern, it is especially important for WordPress site owners. A victim of its own success, WordPress is often the target of malicious attacks, and it’s crucial to take steps to protect your WordPress site and your data. At Farweb we regularly have cleanups of un-updated WordPress using premium themes with multiple, often unnecessary plugins.
So, is this your case?
Identify and diagnose your website hacking.
One of the first steps in protecting your site from hacks is to quickly identify and diagnose the signs of an attack. Common signs of a hacked WordPress site include malicious links or ads, slow site access, 404 errors, inaccessible pages or pages that load very slowly.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to use security tools such as Wordfence, Sucuri or MalCare to scan your site and identify the hack. You can also hire a professional to diagnose your site.
Clean up your WordPress, get rid of the hack.
Once you have identified the hack, it is crucial to remove it quickly. Hacks can be caused by security holes in WordPress or in the plugins you use, so the first step is to update your WordPress and plugins.
Security tools such as Wordfence or Sucuri can help remove the hack, but it’s important to follow the instructions carefully and not delete any important files
Secure your WordPress for the future.
To avoid future hacks, it’s important to implement additional security measures on your WordPress site. This can include regular updates to WordPress and your plugins, using strong passwords for your WordPress admin account, installing security plugins such as Wordfence or Sucuri, and using a secure hosting solution.
In addition to these measures, you can also regularly backup your site, limit failed login attempts, and use a firewall solution to block intrusion attempts.
At Farweb we offer a post-hacking WordPress site cleanup service. If you have any doubts, don’t hesitate to send us an email.
We also offer maintenance packages to ensure the sustainability of your WordPress.
In conclusion, the security of your WordPress site is essential to protect your data and your business. If you’re not sure how to protect your WordPress site, it’s recommended that you hire a professional to help you. Taking steps to maintain the security of your WordPress site may seem expensive or time-consuming, but it is worth it to avoid data loss and the costs associated with bringing a site back online, which are often higher. Ultimately, it’s up to you if you’re a player…
