A hacked WordPress website can have a devastating impact on your business. Getting blacklisted by Google and losing your search engine rankings, traffic, sales, and reputation overnight can undo all the hard work you’ve put into your online business.
If your WordPress site shows any of the following symptoms, it’s most likely infected with malware or malicious code.
- Your website is blacklisted by Google, resulting in a complete loss of traffic, visitors, and sales.
- Google red warning appears, such as “This site ahead contains malware” or “Deceptive site ahead.”
- Malware or virus warnings are displayed to your visitors.
- Your site redirects users to suspicious or illegal websites.
- Your hosting provider has suspended your site due to spam or malware activity.
- You’re unable to access the WordPress admin dashboard (wp-admin).
- Your website is running unusually slow, showing a 500 error, or displaying a blank white screen.
- Your website is sending out spam emails, and your domain or IP address has been blacklisted.
If you notice any of these issues, it’s crucial to act quickly to minimise damage and restore your website’s integrity.