WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. As the most popular platform for building websites, it is subject to a large number of attacks by hackers who try to use your server resources for their own purposes. Most compromised WordPress websites are used for sending spam messages or hosting phishing content, which can lead to servers being blacklisted globally.

Outdated versions of WordPress are increasingly compromised because of known vulnerabilities and bugs. WordPress updates are essential for the security and stability of your website. You should make sure that the WordPress core, plugins, and theme you use are regularly updated and are not pirated. The most common cause of virus-related problems on WordPress is the use of cracked/nulled themes and plugins.

The first step in protecting WordPress is to update it to the latest released version, regularly change login passwords, and delete plugins and themes that you do not use.

To avoid hacking, email abuse, spam, and viruses, follow these rules:

• Update your WordPress CMS version, themes, and plugins to the latest version in order to protect your websites from known vulnerabilities.
• Set a strong password for website administrator access and email accounts, and change your password regularly.
• Do not keep unnecessary files on your hosting account.
• Avoid having directories or files with 0777 permissions.
• Scan your local computer with a good antivirus program.
• In case of viruses, immediately change your email password.
• Do not save your password in any email client or browser.
• Scan your local machine, especially the system configured for email, for any malware or viruses.
• Keep your operating system and antivirus software updated to the latest versions.
• Change the passwords for cPanel, FTP, email accounts, and similar services.
• Use FTP only when needed, and then delete the created FTP access accounts.

If your website is hacked, it is recommended that it be completely removed and recreated from scratch using the latest version of WordPress, a valid theme, and valid plugins.

If you do not know whether a specific plugin is good or not, read its reviews or search for comments about it through google.com.

If the server detects the presence of a virus, hacking activity, or spam sending, it may automatically suspend the compromised hosting account as a preventive measure against further unwanted activity.

If your hosting account has been suspended because of a virus, you need to contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for reactivation.