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WordPress Security Services

WordPress powers 43% of the web — and attracts the majority of CMS-targeted attacks. Our security service protects your site with hardening, monitoring, and rapid incident response.

500+ hacked WordPress sites fully recovered
150+ malware injections removed
10+ years of WordPress security experience
Secure My WordPress Site → My Site Was Hacked →
The Threat

Why WordPress Sites Get Hacked (And How to Stop It)

WordPress is the #1 CMS target for hackers precisely because of its popularity. 43% market share means 43% of all CMS-targeted attacks are aimed at WordPress sites. Most attacks are automated — bots constantly scan the internet for unpatched WordPress installations.

The #1 cause: outdated plugins and themes with known vulnerabilities. 86% of hacked WordPress sites had outdated software at the time of the breach. The fix is simple — but only if your site is being actively maintained.

The #2 cause: weak login credentials targeted by brute force bots. The #3 cause: insecure hosting environments with overly permissive file permissions.

⚠ Google blacklists ~10,000 websites per day. If your site is hacked and not cleaned promptly, you lose organic traffic, rankings, and customer trust — often overnight.
86%
of hacked WP sites had outdated plugins/themes at time of breach
43%
of all websites run WordPress — making it the #1 hacker target
10,000
websites blacklisted by Google every single day
$5,000+
average cost of recovering from a serious WordPress hack
Security Services

What's Included in Our WordPress Security Service

Comprehensive security is built across multiple layers — prevention, monitoring, encryption, and incident response.

🔒 Security Hardening (Preventative)

  • Unique login URL — moves /wp-admin away from default
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) setup
  • XML-RPC disabled (common attack vector)
  • HTTP security headers configured
  • Database table prefix changed
  • File and server permissions secured
  • FTP disabled — encrypted SFTP/SSH only
  • reCAPTCHA on all forms
  • Hardware firewalls configured
  • DDoS detection and mitigation

👁 Security Monitoring (Ongoing)

  • 24/7 automated malware scanning
  • Real-time threat detection and alerts
  • Login attempt monitoring
  • File integrity monitoring (Business plan)
  • Blacklist monitoring (Google, Sucuri, Norton)
  • Uptime monitoring (1-minute intervals)
  • SSL certificate monitoring and maintenance
  • HTTPS enforced across all pages

🚨 Malware Removal

  • Automated + manual malware scanning
  • Malware removal INCLUDED in Professional & Business plans
  • Post-cleanup hardening to prevent reinfection
  • Google/blacklist delisting request submitted
  • Full incident report after every cleanup
  • Emergency hack response for Starter plan ($199)

🔄 Update Management (Security-Critical)

  • WordPress core security patches applied promptly
  • Plugin security updates prioritized and tested
  • Theme updates managed and tested
  • PHP version kept at latest stable release
  • All updates tested in staging before going live
  • Rollback available if any update causes issues
Proven Experience

Proven WordPress Security Experience

10+ years of WordPress security work. Every attack type encountered and solved.

500+
Hacked Sites Fixed

Every attack type — from basic brute force to complex multi-layer infections

150+
Malware Removals

Including the most persistent reinfection cases where previous cleanups failed

0
Successful Reinfections

After our hardening process, zero sites have been successfully reinfected

100+
Sites Protected Now

Active sites under 24/7 security monitoring as of today

10+
Years WP Security

Exclusively focused on WordPress — deep expertise in WP-specific vulnerabilities

24/7
Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous monitoring never stops — threats don't keep business hours

Attack Types We Specialize In
Pharma Hack SEO Spam Injection Japanese Keyword Attack Backdoor Installation Credential Stuffing Defacement Redirect Hack Database Injection Malvertising Drive-By Download
Why Ongoing Matters

WordPress Security Is an Ongoing Process, Not a One-Time Fix

Security is not a product you install and forget. New WordPress plugin vulnerabilities are discovered every single week.

A "security setup" from 12 months ago may already be compromised by new attack methods. Plugins that were safe when installed may have received vulnerability disclosures since then. Without ongoing monitoring and updates, your hardened site gradually becomes vulnerable again.

That's why our WordPress security service is built into every maintenance plan — not offered as a separate add-on that gets forgotten after the first month. Continuous maintenance IS continuous security.

1
Week 1: Site Audit & Hardening

Full security audit, all hardening measures applied, backup system configured

2
Weekly: Updates & Scanning

All updates tested and applied, malware scans reviewed, threat log checked

3
24/7: Real-Time Monitoring

Uptime monitoring, login alerts, file integrity checks running continuously

4
Monthly: Security Report

Detailed report of all activity, threats detected, actions taken, and site health score

FAQ

WordPress Security — Frequently Asked Questions

A WordPress security service protects your website from hacking, malware, and unauthorized access. It includes security hardening (configuring WordPress to block common attack methods), ongoing malware scanning and monitoring, and incident response if a breach occurs. Our service integrates security into ongoing monthly maintenance.
The most common causes are outdated plugins and themes with known vulnerabilities, weak or reused login passwords, default WordPress login URLs targeted by brute force bots, and insecure hosting configurations. Regular updates, security hardening, and monitoring prevent all of these attack vectors.
Stop using the site immediately to prevent further damage and contact us for emergency cleanup. We've fixed 500+ hacked WordPress sites and have a proven cleanup and hardening process. After cleanup, we strongly recommend moving onto a maintenance plan to prevent reinfection.
Yes. Professional and Business maintenance plans include malware removal as part of the ongoing service. If your site is compromised while on one of these plans, cleanup is covered at no extra cost. Starter plan clients can add malware removal as an emergency service for $199.
A Japanese keyword hack injects Japanese characters into your WordPress site's pages to rank for Japanese search terms, redirecting Japanese users to spam sites. It's one of the most common WordPress attack types. We specialize in detecting and completely removing this type of infection — including all hidden backdoors left behind.
No. Our security monitoring operates at the server and firewall level and does not run scripts on your site that would affect front-end performance. Security and performance are both maintained simultaneously — our maintenance plans optimize both at the same time.

Protect Your WordPress Site
Before It Gets Hacked

It's always cheaper to prevent a security breach than recover from one. Our WordPress security service is built into every maintenance plan — protection is automatic, not optional.

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✓ 500+ hacked sites recovered ✓ 150+ malware removals ✓ 24/7 monitoring ✓ 10+ years WP security
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