{"id":32161,"date":"2026-01-30T13:23:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=32161"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:23:42","slug":"hacked-website-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/hacked-website-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Hacked WordPress Website: What It Means and How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discovering that your<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>website may be hacked can feel overwhelming, but&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not alone. These situations are more common than you&nbsp;think,&nbsp;and with the right steps, you can secure your website, restore your files, and prevent it from happening again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will explain why websites get compromised, what to do next, and how to protect your\u00a0site\u00a0going forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34330\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-wordpress-websites-get-hacked\">Why WordPress Websites Get Hacked&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-to-do-if-your-wordpress-site-is-hacked\">What&nbsp;To&nbsp;Do If Your WordPress Site Is Hacked&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-prevent-a-future-hack\">How to Prevent a Future Hack&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our Scope of Support\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-why-wordpress-websites-get-hacked\"><strong>Why WordPress Websites Get Hacked<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Websites can become vulnerable for several reasons, most often:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Outdated WordPress, Themes, or Plugins<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hackers target old versions that&nbsp;contain&nbsp;known security weaknesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Weak or Reused Passwords<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If one password is compromised, attackers can access multiple services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Unsecured Plugins or Themes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free or unverified plugins\/themes may include hidden malicious code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Malware Injections through Vulnerabilities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owasp.org\/www-community\/attacks\/xss\/\"><strong>Cross-site scripting<\/strong><\/a>, file uploads, or<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3schools.com\/sql\/\">SQL<\/a><\/strong> vulnerabilities can allow attackers in.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Compromised Devices or Networks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your device is infected, attackers may steal credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Poor File Permissions or Security Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrect configurations can expose your site to threats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Outdated PHP Versions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsupported PHP versions may&nbsp;contain&nbsp;vulnerabilities exploited by bots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-to-do-if-your-wordpress-site-is-hacked\"><strong>What&nbsp;To&nbsp;Do If Your WordPress Site Is Hacked<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a simplified overview&nbsp;with&nbsp;detailed step-by-step guides&nbsp;that are available to make this process easier for you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Update All Passwords Immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change every password connected to your website:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-website-admin-e-g-wordpress\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-reset-admin-password\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Website Admin<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(e.g., WordPress)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-cpanel-or-plesk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=cpanel+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cPanel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=plesk+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plesk<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-database\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=database+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Database<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ftp-file-manager\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=FTP+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FTP<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=File+Manager+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>File Manager<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-email-accounts\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=email+password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Email accounts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-customer-zone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/customer-zone-update-your-1-grid-password-while-logged-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Customer Zone<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong, unique passwords help stop further damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Scan and Clean Your Website Files<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either you or your web developer should:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-remove-unfamiliar-or-malicious-files\">Remove unfamiliar or malicious files\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-delete-unknown-users\">Delete unknown users\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-clean-infected-themes-and-plugins\">Clean infected<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=themes&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>themes<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=plugins&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>plugins<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-replace-corrupted-files-with-clean-versions\">Replace corrupted files with clean versions\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If cleanup&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;possible,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=restore&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>restore<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>from&nbsp;a known clean backup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Restore from a Backup (If Available)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean backup is the fastest way to recover your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-purchase-an-acronis-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Acronis Backup<\/strong><\/a>, we highly recommend that you consider&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/website-backups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>purchasing&nbsp;this<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>for future use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Update Everything After Cleanup<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once clean, update:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/glossary\/wordpress-core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress Core<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-all-themes\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=themes&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>All themes<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-all-plugins\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=PLugins&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>All plugins<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-php-version\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=php&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PHP version<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove anything outdated or unused.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Secure Your Hosting Environment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After cleanup,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1-grid<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-check-server-side-logs\">Check server-side logs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-file-integrity\">Verify file integrity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-your-hosting-environment-is-functioning-correctly\">Ensure your hosting environment is functioning correctly\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-malware-is-removed-from-the-hosting-level\">Confirm\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>malware<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is removed from the hosting level\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-prevent-a-future-hack\"><strong>How to Prevent a Future Hack<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Keep WordPress, Themes, and Plugins Updated<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated software is the #1 cause of hacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Use Verified Plugins and Themes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid free or untrusted sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Install a Security Plugin<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools provide firewalls, scanning, and login protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Set Strong Passwords and Enable <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/two-factor-authentication-2fa\/\">2FA<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never reuse <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=password&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\"><strong>passwords<\/strong><\/a> across services.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Schedule Regular Backups<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure you have clean restore points at all times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Remove Anything You&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;Use<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unused plugins\/themes still introduce risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Monitor Activity Logs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track unexpected file changes or logins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\">Scope of Support<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\">Included Support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Server-level checks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-hosting-environment-scans\">Hosting environment scans&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirming-malware-cleanup\">Confirming malware cleanup&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-resetting-passwords\">Resetting passwords&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-security-guidance\">Security guidance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\">Out of Scope<\/a> (But May Fall Into <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111\">Advanced Paid Support<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We May Not Be Able to Assist With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cleaning malware from custom-coded websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-fixing-hacked-themes-or-plugins\">Fixing hacked themes or plugins&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-rebuilding-or-repairing-website-content\">Rebuilding or repairing website content&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-fixing-developer-built-code\">Fixing developer-built code&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-manually-removing-malware-injected-into-page-content\">Manually removing malware injected into page content&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. How do I know if my WordPress site was hacked?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-how-do-i-know-if-my-wordpress-site-was-hacked-signs-include-redirects-unknown-users-slow-performance-strange-pop-ups-defaced-pages-or-google-warnings\">Signs include redirects, unknown users, slow performance, strange pop-ups, defaced pages, or Google warnings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Can 1-grid clean the hacked website for me?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-can-1-grid-clean-the-hacked-website-for-me-cleaning-website-content-themes-or-plugins-is-usually-a-developer-s-task-but-we-can-guide-and-support-the-process\">Cleaning website content, themes, or plugins is usually a\u00a0developer&#8217;s\u00a0task, but we can guide and support the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. What happens if I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0fix it quickly?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-what-happens-if-i-don-t-fix-it-quickly-hackers-can-steal-data-send-spam-damage-seo-rankings-and-infect-website-visitors\">Hackers can steal data, send spam, damage SEO rankings, and infect website visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. What if I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have a backup?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-what-if-i-don-t-have-a-backup-you-will-need-a-developer-to-manually-clean-your-files\">You will need a developer to manually clean your files.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Will this happen again?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-will-this-happen-again-if-updates-security-plugins-and-strong-passwords-are-maintained-then-it-s-far-less-likely\">If updates, security plugins, and strong passwords are\u00a0maintained,\u00a0then\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0far less likely.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-how-to-clean-malware-redirects-hacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress: How To Clean Malware Redirects<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-purchase-an-acronis-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Purchase an Acronis Backup<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-restore-or-download-backups-using-acronis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Restore or Download Backups Using Acronis via cPanel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/top-10-common-wordpress-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top 10 Common WordPress Issues and How to Fix These<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-secure-your-wordpress-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Secure Your WordPress Website<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovering and securing&nbsp;your&nbsp;hacked&nbsp;WordPress website&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to feel&nbsp;worrying&nbsp;with&nbsp;this&nbsp;easy-to-reference guide. Stuck?&nbsp;Contact our Support Team for&nbsp;clarity and&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).&nbsp;We&#8217;re&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to see how we can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discovering that your&nbsp;WordPress&nbsp;website may be hacked can feel overwhelming, but&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not alone. These situations are more common than you&nbsp;think,&nbsp;and with the right steps, you can secure your website, restore your files, and prevent it from happening again.&nbsp; This guide will explain why websites get compromised, what to do next, and how&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[1190,24,27],"ht-kb-tag":[55,125,455,480,1112,1150],"class_list":["post-32161","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-web-security","ht_kb_category-website","ht_kb_category-wordpress","ht_kb_tag-access","ht_kb_tag-backup","ht_kb_tag-hacked","ht_kb_tag-how-to","ht_kb_tag-website","ht_kb_tag-wordpress"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hacked WordPress Website: What It Means and How to Fix It - 1-grid Knowledge Base<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn what to do if your WordPress website is hacked. 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