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How to Recover a Hacked WordPress Site: Step-by-Step
Discovering that your WordPress website has been hacked can be an incredibly stressful experience. Whether your site is redirecting to shady URLs, displaying strange pop-ups, or has been blacklisted by Google, the panic is completely understandable. However, you need to act quickly and methodically. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of cleaning…
February 27, 2026

Understanding WordPress File Permissions: A Security Guide
When it comes to WordPress security, file permissions are often overlooked by beginners. However, configuring them correctly is one of the most fundamental steps in protecting your website from hackers and malware. If your permissions are too loose, anyone can modify or delete your critical site files. If they are too strict, your site might…
February 26, 2026

How to Use FunSentry to Scan Your WordPress Site — Free Security Scanner
What FunSentry Scans (and What It Doesn't) Before we dive in, it's important to understand FunSentry's approach. What It Does FunSentry performs passive security scanning — it only accesses publicly available information. Think of it as checking all the doors and windows of your house from the outside, without ever entering. Specifically, it checks 15…
February 18, 2026
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