You can have your WordPress hacked if your site doesn't have a good security system. And even if you've had your WordPress hacked, take the necessary security measures to prevent it from happening again.  let's learn.

1 – Keep your website up to date with the latest versions

According to WordPress itself, more than 30% of websites do not have the latest version of WordPress installed, which poses a huge security risk for these websites. But that's because the WordPress update system is somewhat confusing. While some (minor) updates happen automatically, others (major) must be done manually.

Hence, many people are not even aware of the recent updates or are unable to update. But remember to always stay informed about recent versions that give you greater protection, with bug and security fixes.

2 – Always have backups

Backing up websites (and your personal data) is essential, yet many people don't. You can do everything right, take a lot of security measures, and still have your WordPress hacked. And once that happens, you may not be able to get your site back to its original state.

That's why having a recent backup of your site is very important. You can do this using popular WordPress plugins like BackupBuddy and Jetpack. Both are paid, but it's worth it.

3 – Have WordPress security plugins

Generally speaking, WordPress is secure. However, many of the plugins and themes that you install are not. They provide a gateway for hackers. Therefore, it is important that you regularly scan WordPress sites for malware, other malicious forms of code, and/or any other threats.

Installing a WordPress security plugin is mandatory for this. The most recommended plug-ins are Wordfence or Sucuri. Both have great security features like scheduled malware scanning, real-time IP monitoring, spam detection, and more. They are paid, but they have good prices.

Three more golden tips for you to definitely avoid having your WordPress hacked

Do you want to be sure that your website won't be hacked? Or have you already gone through the unpleasant experience of having your WordPress hacked and you don't want to ever go through that again? So follow these three tips to ensure you don't have to worry about that kind of annoyance anymore:

Tip #1: Use two-factor authentication

If many people have your WordPress password, enable two-factor authentication for everyone (including yourself). So even if people find out your login details, no one will be able to access your site without you finding out.

Tip #2: Invest in a firewall and SSL certification

A firewall prevents any suspicious traffic from entering your website. And even if that happens, the SSL certificate encrypts the sensitive information on your website so that no one can access it. So your website has double protection.

To purchase a firewall and an SSL certificate, you must subscribe to one of the premium plans for WordPress security plugins. If not, you can purchase the SSL certificate from your hosting provider.

Tip #3: Choose Your Hosting Provider Carefully

When hiring a hosting provider, make sure they are reliable. After all, it is the hosting providers who are responsible for the security of your website. However, not all of them provide all the necessary security for the site. So do your research and choose a reputable hosting provider that is secure and goes the extra mile to protect your website on their servers.

I hope that, with this article, you managed to find out what to do if your WordPress was hacked and you managed to recover it with flying colors, following our step by step guide. Remember to prevent this from happening again (or to make it more difficult to happen), following all the preventive tips that we have mentioned here.