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Has WordPress site been hacked?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:36 am

If you’ve been wondering if your WordPress site has been hacked, there are a few things you can do to check. First, use the site’s security plugin to check for any suspicious activity.

PRO TIP: If you think your WordPress site may have been hacked, take immediate action to secure your site and protect your data. There are a few signs that may indicate your site has been hacked:

-Unusual activity in your WordPress admin area
-Your site loads slowly or not at all
-You see new users or content on your site that you didn’t add
-Your site is blocked by Google or other search engines

If you see any of these signs, it’s important to take action right away. Hackers can use your site to send spam, phish for personal information, or even launch attacks on other websites. So it’s important to secure your site as soon as possible.

If there’s nothing out of the ordinary, you can check your site’s login and registration information to see if it’s been compromised. If you still have concerns, you can contact your site’s host for more information about security measures and what you can do if your site has been hacked.

Ultimately, it’s important to always keep an eye out for any suspicious activity on your site, and to contact your host if you notice anything amiss. In the meantime, you can rest assured that your WordPress site is safe and sound.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.