WordPress Security Services
WordPress gets hacked. Here's what we do about it.
Whether your site has already been compromised or you want to make sure it isn't — we handle the audit, the hardening, and the cleanup. Security isn't optional when your business depends on the site.
WordPress by the Numbers
43%
of all websites run WordPress — making it the most targeted CMS on the internet
97%
of WordPress hacks are opportunistic and automated — they target unpatched plugins, not specific sites
~$50k
average small business cost from a website compromise — including downtime, data exposure, and recovery
Why It Happens
WordPress isn't insecure. Unmanaged WordPress is.
The WordPress core is actively maintained and secure. The risk comes from the ecosystem around it — plugins, themes, weak credentials, and configurations that never get updated or reviewed.
Attackers don't target your site specifically. They run automated scans across millions of sites looking for known vulnerabilities in outdated plugins. When they find one, the intrusion is automated. Your site just has to be unlucky enough to be on the list with an unpatched version.
The fix isn't complicated. It's maintenance and configuration — things that should have been done at setup and kept up with monthly. That's exactly what we do.
Top Attack Vectors
52%
Vulnerable plugins
Outdated or abandoned plugins with known CVEs. The most common entry point by far.
33%
Weak or compromised credentials
Brute force on /wp-admin, or reused passwords from other breaches.
8%
Insecure themes
Nulled themes, outdated theme frameworks, or themes with known vulnerabilities.
7%
Misconfigured hosting
File permissions, exposed wp-config.php, or missing security headers.
Security Services
Three ways we can help — depending on where you are.
Security Audit
$149
A thorough review of your WordPress installation, plugin stack, theme, credentials, and hosting configuration. We identify what's exposed and give you a prioritized remediation report.
- Plugin and theme vulnerability scan
- WordPress core version review
- User role and admin access audit
- File permission review
- Login protection assessment
- SSL and HTTPS verification
- Written report with prioritized findings
Security Hardening
$249
We don't just identify the problems — we fix them. Includes the full audit plus hands-on remediation of all critical and high-priority findings.
- Everything in Security Audit
- Plugin updates and removals
- Login hardening (2FA, lockout, rename)
- Firewall configuration
- File permission corrections
- Security headers implementation
- Admin user cleanup
- 30-day post-hardening monitoring
Emergency Cleanup
$349
Your site has been hacked, is showing malware warnings, or has been flagged by Google. We clean it, close the entry point, and restore it to a clean state.
- Malware identification and removal
- Backdoor detection and removal
- Google blocklist removal request
- Hosting blacklist clearance
- Entry point identification and patching
- Full post-cleanup hardening
- Backup restoration if needed
The Math
Prevention costs less than cleanup every time.
Hardening + Care Plan
$298
$249 hardening + $49/mo Basic care plan
- Site hardened once, properly
- Monthly updates applied before vulnerabilities are exploited
- Malware scanning catching issues early
- Ongoing monitoring with backup in place
- Site stays online and functional
Emergency Cleanup (After Hack)
$349+
Plus downtime, reputation damage, and lost revenue
- Hours or days of site downtime
- Google blocklist — traffic tanks immediately
- Customer trust damaged
- Potential data exposure and liability
- More expensive than just preventing it
Also Recommended
Pair with hosting-level security products.
Our professional services handle WordPress-layer security. These products add infrastructure-level protection on top.
Website Security (SiteLock)
from $6.99/mo
Daily malware scanning, web application firewall, and automatic malware removal. Runs at the network edge — before traffic even hits your WordPress install.
View security plans →
SSL Certificate
from $67.99/yr
HTTPS is a baseline requirement. Without it, browsers warn visitors away and Google ranks you lower. We install and configure SSL as part of any security service.
View SSL options →
Website Backup
from $2.99/mo
Daily automated backups stored off-server. When something goes wrong — hack, bad update, accidental deletion — you have a clean restore point.
View backup plans →
WordPress Care Plan
from $49/mo
Monthly plugin updates, monitoring, and backups — the ongoing maintenance layer that prevents most security incidents before they happen.
View care plans →
Get Secured
Get it hardened before you need the cleanup.
A $249 hardening job is a lot more comfortable than a $349 emergency cleanup and two days of downtime.
Common Questions
WordPress Security FAQ.
How do I know if my site has been hacked?
Common signs: Google showing a "This site may be hacked" warning, your hosting provider suspending your account, visitors being redirected to other sites, strange pages appearing in Google Search Console, contact forms sending spam, or your site suddenly running very slowly. If you're not sure — contact us and we'll check.
What's the difference between an Audit and Hardening?
The Audit finds and documents the problems. Hardening fixes them. If you want a clear picture of what's exposed before committing to remediation, start with the Audit. Most customers opt for Hardening directly — it includes the full audit plus all the fixes.
How long does Emergency Cleanup take?
Most cleanups are completed within 24–48 hours of us receiving access. Google blocklist removal typically takes an additional 1–3 days after we submit the review request. We work as fast as possible because every hour of downtime costs you.
Will hardening break anything on my site?
We review all changes against your site's active functionality before applying them. Some security changes can conflict with certain plugins or customizations — we identify those and find approaches that protect without breaking.
What if my site gets hacked again after a cleanup?
Our Emergency Cleanup includes full post-cleanup hardening, which closes the entry point used. If your site is compromised again within 30 days through the same vector, we'll address it at no charge. Long-term protection comes from a care plan — ongoing monitoring and updates are what prevent recurrence.