Security Guide: Website Defacement or Hack

 Disclaimer: This is a simplified playbook. For urgent website restoration or incident response, click the big red button or call us now.

Website defacement involves attackers altering your site’s content, typically for vandalism or propaganda. It can also indicate deeper access to your underlying servers.


Immediate Steps:

  • Take Site Offline: Temporarily disable or put up a maintenance page to prevent further public viewing of the hack.

  • Check Admin Credentials: Reset passwords for CMS or hosting accounts.

  • Scan for Malicious Code: Use security plugins or server-side malware scanners to detect backdoors.

  • Restore from Clean Backup: If available, revert to a version prior to the hack.

  • Update All Plugins & Software: Patch known vulnerabilities in your CMS, themes, or plugins.

  • Review Server Logs: Look for suspicious login attempts or file modifications.

Responding quickly to a hacked website is critical to maintain public trust. By isolating the site, removing malicious code, and patching vulnerabilities, you can safely restore your online presence.

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