How to fix a hacked WordPress website
In this video, we walk you through exactly what to do when your WordPress website has been hacked. We cover the complete first-response process — from confirming the infection and locking down your site, to cleaning the malware and hardening everything against the next attack — using trusted tools like SiteCheck and Wordfence.
Is your site flagged with a "deceptive site ahead" warning, showing spam links you didn't put there, or defaced entirely? Watch the video to see the exact step-by-step playbook to follow in the first hour after discovering the hack.
0:00 What to do first if your WordPress site has been hacked
0:31 Step 1: Confirm the hack and identify the type (SiteCheck scan)
1:17 Step 2: Lock it down — maintenance mode and password resets
2:21 Step 3: Clean the infection by restoring from a clean backup
2:59 Manual malware scan and cleanup with Wordfence
3:36 When to call in a professional malware removal service
3:45 Step 4: Harden your site to prevent re-hacks
4:27 Final recap and next steps
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