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Is WordPress easily hacked?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:09 am

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) used to create websites and blogs. It is open source software written in PHP, and is relatively easy to hack.

WordPress is one of the most popular CMSs in use, and is used on millions of websites.

PRO TIP: Yes, WordPress can be easily hacked if you don’t take the proper precautions. Be sure to keep your WordPress site up-to-date with the latest security patches, use a strong password, and don’t install any plugins or themes from untrustworthy sources.

The majority of WordPress hacks involve gaining access to a user’s account and using that access to change or delete content, or to attack other websites using the user’s account. WordPress is not immune to security breaches, and any site that uses WordPress should take measures to protect themselves against attack.

Overall, WordPress is a relatively easy CMS to hack, and users should take measures to protect themselves against attack.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.