In this video, Matt from WPress Doctor provides a step-by-step guide on how to check if your website has been hacked and he offers helpful solutions to address the issue. He begins by emphasizing the importance of regularly checking for signs of hacking and ensuring that you have clean backups of your website’s data.
The first recommended action is to clean the compromised site. The video provides instructions on how to remove malicious code and restore the website to its original state. Additionally, it suggests reinstalling WordPress, the popular content management system, as a precautionary measure to eliminate potential vulnerabilities.
In the event that you are unable to log in to your website, the video offers guidance on how to regain access to your account. It provides tips on recovering lost passwords or using alternative login methods.
To ensure the security of your website, Matt advises cleaning up any hacked user accounts. This involves removing any unauthorized or suspicious user profiles that may have been created.
The video also delves into the topic of how websites can become vulnerable to hacking. It offers insights into common methods used by hackers and provides suggestions on how to strengthen your website’s security.
In addition to cleaning up the website’s code and user accounts, he highlights the importance of removing any compromised posts, pages, and media files. This helps to prevent the spread of malware and restore the website’s integrity.
To further enhance security, the video recommends conducting a malware scan. It explains how to utilize scanning tools to detect and remove any malicious software that may have infected your website.
Lastly, Matt touches on the importance of monitoring and addressing spam on search result pages. He provides tips on identifying and eliminating spam links or content that may negatively impact your website’s visibility and reputation.
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