What are the signs of a hacked site?
- Google “This site may be hacked” warnings
- Redirects to spam or casino sites, often only on mobile
- New admin users you did not create
- Strange files in uploads, or unknown code in theme files
- Your host suspending the account
What are the recovery steps?
- Take a full backup of files and database.
- Change hosting, database, admin and FTP passwords, and WordPress salts.
- Remove unknown admin users.
- Reinstall WordPress core, plugins and themes from official sources.
- Scan uploads and the database for injected code.
- Update everything and remove unused plugins.
- Request a review in Google Search Console if flagged.
How do I stop it happening again?
Keep everything updated, use a firewall, enforce two-factor logins, never use nulled plugins, and keep tested off-site backups.
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Frequently asked questions
Will restoring a backup fix the hack?
Only if the backup predates the hack and you also fix the vulnerability.
Can a hack hurt my SEO?
Yes. Spam pages and warnings can remove you from results until cleaned and reviewed.
How often should I back up my website?
At least daily for active sites, stored off-site, with restores tested regularly.
What is the most common cause of website hacks?
Outdated plugins, themes or software, followed by weak or reused passwords.
What do website maintenance services include?
Updates, backups with tested restores, malware scanning, uptime and speed monitoring, security hardening and small fixes each month.
How do I know if my site has been hacked?
Warnings in Google, spam redirects (often only on mobile), unknown admin users or odd files. Our guide lists the signs and first steps.
Do you clean malware from WordPress sites?
Yes. We remove the infection, find and close the entry point, then harden the site.
How quickly do you respond to problems?
Urgent issues such as a site being down or hacked are handled the same working day.
Do you test updates before applying them?
Yes, on a staging copy first, so updates do not break your live site.
Can you speed up my website?
Yes. Maintenance includes speed checks, and we fix common issues such as heavy images, too many plugins and missing caching.