WordPress powers a huge share of the web, which makes it a popular target. So why do WordPress websites get hacked? The good news is that most hacks are preventable with some simple, regular WordPress maintenance.
The most common causes
- Outdated plugins and themes. Old versions can contain known security holes that attackers scan for automatically.
- Weak passwords. Simple or reused passwords are easy to guess.
- Abandoned plugins. Plugins that are no longer maintained stop receiving security fixes.
- No backups. Without a recent backup, a hack can mean starting from scratch.
How to keep your WordPress website secure
A proper care plan deals with all of this for you:
- WordPress core, theme and plugin updates
- Daily secure backups
- Security monitoring to catch problems early
- Fixes for any conflicts caused by updates
That’s exactly what’s included in our Core Care plan, from £50 a month. Pro and Premium Care add full site restoration, uptime monitoring and, with Premium, our Web Assurance Guarantee: if your site can’t be restored from a backup, we’ll rebuild it for free.
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