Last year, nearly one million WordPress websites were infected with malware. That’s not just bad news for the website owners—but also for the people visiting those websites.

Imagine this:
You visit a website you trust. Suddenly, it tells you to update your browser. You click the update—and instead of getting a real update, your computer gets infected. Or worse—you get sent to a fake website trying to steal your personal information.

Scary, right?

That’s exactly what happened on many hacked WordPress sites last year.

How Does This Happen?

Most WordPress hacks happen because of plug-ins—the small tools that add cool features to your website. These plug-ins need to be updated regularly. If they’re not, they can be like unlocked doors for hackers.

Here’s what Wordfence (a security company) found:

• WordPress itself only had 5 small issues last year.
• But plug-ins? Over 8,000 had security problems!
• More than 2,000 plug-ins still haven’t been fixed.

Some plug-ins were abandoned by their creators. That means no updates, no support, and no way to fix them. Hackers love that. At HKaya, I minimize the use of plugins and build your website as natively as possible. This makes management easier and more secure.

Another big reason websites get hacked: people forget to update their plug-ins and themes. Or they use weak passwords. Or they skip security steps like 2FA (two-factor authentication).

What Can Happen If You’re Hacked?

If your WordPress site gets infected, it can:

• Trick your visitors into installing viruses disguised as “browser updates.”
• Send them to fake websites that steal their data.
• Get blocked by Google or other search engines.
• Damage your brand or lose customers’ trust.

And sometimes, you don’t even know it’s happening until it’s too late.

What Can You Do About It?

Here’s where things get easier: you don’t need to become a WordPress expert. You just need to stay smart and stay secure.

Basic Steps You Can Take:

• Keep everything updated – plug-ins, themes, and WordPress itself.
• Use strong passwords and turn on 2FA.
• Remove plug-ins you’re not using—especially old ones.
• Only install plug-ins from trusted developers.
• Scan your site regularly for hidden problems.

🤝 Let Kaya Handle It for You

At HKaya, I offer managed hosting — that means I take care of the hard stuff:

• I keep your plug-ins and WordPress updated.
• I check for vulnerabilities and fix them fast.
• I protect your site and your visitors from malware and fake browser traps..

I don’t just keep an eye on plug-in developers—I go further. At HKaya, I track security leaks and watch for new hacker tricks, like zero-day exploits (brand-new attacks that no one knows about yet). If a plug-in becomes dangerous or gets abandoned, I act fast to remove it or replace it with something safer—so your site stays protected before problems even start.

Running a WordPress site doesn’t have to be risky—if you have the right person with you.

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