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How do you fix a hacked website? How can you tell if your website has been compromised? What can you do to prevent it from happening again in the future?

This guide will cover each of these questions in detail. So, if you are currently dealing with a website that’s been infiltrated by a hacker, you’ll know exactly what to do about it by the end of this article.

How websites get hacked

How do website hacks happen in the first place? Here are some of the most common ways ill-minded individuals gain access:

• Poorly secured web hosting: For example, weak server configuration or a lack of separation between sites.
• Compromised login credentials: Typically through brute-force attacks, credentials leaked in another breach, or those obtained via phishing.
• Outdated WordPress core, plugins, or themes: They often contain known security flaws that hackers can easily exploit.
• Extensions from untrustworthy sources: Nulled or unofficial plugins or themes frequently…