Sign Up

Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.

Have an account? Sign In

Have an account? Sign In Now

Sign In

Login to our W3Make Forum to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.

Sign Up Here

Forgot Password?

Don't have account, Sign Up Here

Forgot Password

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.

Have an account? Sign In Now
You must login to ask question.

Forgot Password?

Need An Account, Sign Up Here

Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.

Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.

Sign InSign Up

Forum By W3make

Forum By W3make Logo Forum By W3make Logo

Forum By W3make Navigation

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
Search
Ask A Question

Mobile menu

Close
Ask a Question
  • Questions Feed
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Home/ Questions/Q 1606
Next
In Process
Jyotsna Anshu
  • 0
Jyotsna AnshuBegginer
Asked: June 16, 20232023-06-16T12:43:08+05:30 2023-06-16T12:43:08+05:30In: Wordpress

WordPress hacking

  • 0

What are the basic steps one should take when wordpress profile is hacked?

blogethical hackingfaq'sgooglehackinginformationsearchseotechwebWordPress
  • 1 1 Answer
  • 39 Views
  • 0 Followers
  • 0
Answer
Share
  • Facebook
  • Report

1 Answer

  • Voted
  • Oldest
  • Recent
  • Random
  1. Prajwal-13 Begginer
    2023-06-16T12:57:33+05:30Added an answer on June 16, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    If your WordPress profile has been hacked, it’s important to take immediate action to mitigate the damage and secure your website. Here are some basic steps you should take:

    Change your passwords: Start by changing the passwords for your WordPress admin account, FTP/SFTP, and database. Choose strong, unique passwords that include a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.

    Scan for malware: Use a reputable security plugin or online scanner to scan your website for malware and malicious code. Several security plugins offer malware scanning and removal services.

    Update WordPress and plugins: Ensure that your WordPress installation and all plugins/themes are up to date. Outdated software can have security vulnerabilities that hackers exploit. Update them to the latest versions from trusted sources.

    Review user accounts: Check your WordPress user accounts for any suspicious or unknown users. Delete any unauthorized or unnecessary accounts, especially those with administrative privileges.

    Revoke unauthorized access: If you find any suspicious user accounts or suspect unauthorized access, log out all users from your WordPress site. This can be done by manually deleting the “sessions” and “cookies” related to your WordPress site.

    Remove malicious code: If you find any malicious code in your files, remove it immediately. Take a backup of your website before making any changes so that you can revert if necessary. If you’re unsure about the code, consider seeking professional assistance.

    Review file permissions: Ensure that file permissions are properly set to restrict unauthorized access. Directories should have a permission setting of 755, and files should be set to 644. Avoid using 777 permissions, as they grant full access to everyone.

    Implement a security plugin: Install a reputable security plugin that provides features like firewall protection, brute force attack prevention, malware scanning, and login security. Popular options include Wordfence, Sucuri, and iThemes Security.

    Monitor for future attacks: Set up regular monitoring of your website for any suspicious activities or signs of compromise. This can include monitoring log files, file integrity, and using security plugins to alert you of potential threats.

     

    Consider professional help: If you’re unsure about the extent of the hack, unable to remove malware, or need assistance in securing your website, consider reaching out to a professional security service or a WordPress security expert for help.

     

     

    I hope this will help you .

    • 0
    • Reply
    • Share
      Share
      • Share on Facebook
      • Share on Twitter
      • Share on LinkedIn
      • Share on WhatsApp
      • Report

Leave an answer
Cancel reply

You must login to add an answer.

Forgot Password?

Need An Account, Sign Up Here

Sidebar

Ask A Question

Stats

  • Questions 3k
  • Answers 2k
  • Best Answers 34
  • Users 5k
  • Popular
  • Answers
  • Mohammed aleem hasan

    What programming language is used for Android development?

    • 65 Answers
  • Manichandana

    Is this mandatory to write css code in making a ...

    • 58 Answers
  • vishakha_1713

    How to decide whether to use DELETE statement or DROP ...

    • 46 Answers
  • Jova0731
    Jova0731 added an answer Before I logged in I checked out Big Ass Sex… October 8, 2025 at 11:41 am
  • Jova0731
    Jova0731 added an answer If you're new to buying a custom sex doll, you… July 31, 2025 at 8:41 am
  • Jova0731
    Jova0731 added an answer Some of us with dark hearts want to design other… July 5, 2025 at 1:56 pm

Related Questions

  • jean8

    u4gm Diablo 4 Rupture Barbarian Dungeon Exploration Guide

    • 0 Answers
  • jean8

    u4gm Dune Awakening Treadwheel Crafting Guide

    • 0 Answers
  • Sabrinas

    Prior Packers Newbie Indicators With Steelers: Post

    • 0 Answers

Top Members

saningh

saningh

  • 5 Questions
  • 116 Points
Pundit
Vishnu M

Vishnu M

  • 2 Questions
  • 96 Points
Teacher
Divya Sharma

Divya Sharma

  • 4 Questions
  • 68 Points
Teacher

Trending Tags

#css #html #questions 3d printing ai android android development android studio answer api app development c++ coding data Database developer development error flutter hacking help ios java javascript kotlin machine learning ml performance php plugin plugins poll programming python question security seo social media sql technology theme web web development website WordPress word press wordpress development wordpressdevelopment wordpress error wordpress errors

Explore

  • Recent Questions
  • Most Answered
  • Answers
  • Most Visited
  • Most Voted
  • No Answers
  • Feed
  • Favorites Questions

Footer

W3make forum is a social questions & Answers platform which will help you establis your community and connect with other people.

Legal Stuff

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Help

  • Questions Feed
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Follow

© 2023 W3make.com | All Rights Reserved.

Insert/edit link

Enter the destination URL

Or link to existing content

    No search term specified. Showing recent items. Search or use up and down arrow keys to select an item.