{"id":1658,"date":"2025-03-31T18:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/?p=1658"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:43:08","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Website Gets Hacked\u2014A Complete Recovery Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-dominant-color=\"5c474f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5c474f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1659 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-to-Do-If-Your-Website-Gets-Hacked\u2014A-Complete-Recovery-Guide-711x400.avif\" alt=\"What to Do If Your Website Gets Hacked\u2014A Complete Recovery Guide\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-to-Do-If-Your-Website-Gets-Hacked\u2014A-Complete-Recovery-Guide-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-to-Do-If-Your-Website-Gets-Hacked\u2014A-Complete-Recovery-Guide-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-to-Do-If-Your-Website-Gets-Hacked\u2014A-Complete-Recovery-Guide.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#What_to_Do_If_Your_Website_Gets_Hacked%E2%80%94A_Complete_Recovery_Guide\" >What to Do If Your Website Gets Hacked\u2014A Complete Recovery Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_1_Identify_the_Signs_of_a_Hacked_Website\" >Step 1: Identify the Signs of a Hacked Website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Common_Signs_That_Your_Website_Has_Been_Hacked\" >Common Signs That Your Website Has Been Hacked:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_2_Put_Your_Website_in_Maintenance_Mode\" >Step 2: Put Your Website in Maintenance Mode<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#How_to_Put_Your_Website_in_Maintenance_Mode\" >How to Put Your Website in Maintenance Mode:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_3_Change_All_Passwords_Immediately\" >Step 3: Change All Passwords Immediately<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#How_to_Create_a_Strong_Password\" >How to Create a Strong Password:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_4_Scan_Your_Website_for_Malware_and_Suspicious_Files\" >Step 4: Scan Your Website for Malware and Suspicious Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_5_Restore_Your_Website_from_a_Clean_Backup\" >Step 5: Restore Your Website from a Clean Backup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#What_If_You_Dont_Have_a_Backup\" >What If You Don\u2019t Have a Backup?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_6_Request_Google_to_Remove_Security_Warnings\" >Step 6: Request Google to Remove Security Warnings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_7_Strengthen_Your_Website_Security\" >Step 7: Strengthen Your Website Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Step_8_Monitor_Your_Website_Regularly\" >Step 8: Monitor Your Website Regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-website-gets-hacked-a-complete-recovery-guide\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Imagine waking up one morning, grabbing a cup of coffee, and checking your website, only to find it hacked. Your homepage is defaced, strange links are appearing, or worse, Google has flagged your site as unsafe. If this happens, don\u2019t panic! A hacked website is a serious issue, but it can be fixed with the right approach.<\/p>\n<p>Cyberattacks are increasing daily, and no website, big or small, is completely immune. Hackers can steal data, spread malware, and redirect visitors to spam sites or even take down your entire website. Whether you run an <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/12-steps-to-create-an-online-store-with-your-website\/\">online store<\/a>, a business website, or a blog, a hack can damage your reputation, revenue, and customer trust.<\/p>\n<p>At telaHosting, we understand how frustrating and stressful this can be. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this step-by-step guide to help you quickly recover your hacked website and secure it from future attacks.<\/p>\n<p>If your website has been hacked, act fast to minimize the damage. Here\u2019s exactly what you need to do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Your_Website_Gets_Hacked%E2%80%94A_Complete_Recovery_Guide\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If Your Website Gets Hacked\u2014A Complete Recovery Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Identify_the_Signs_of_a_Hacked_Website\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Identify the Signs of a Hacked Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you take action, you must confirm whether your website has actually been hacked. Sometimes, technical issues or hosting problems may cause similar problems, so it&#8217;s important to check for clear signs of hacking.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Signs_That_Your_Website_Has_Been_Hacked\"><\/span><strong>Common Signs That Your Website Has Been Hacked:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Your website redirects visitors to another suspicious or unknown site.<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized changes to your content, such as strange pop-ups, new pages, or links selling fake products.<\/li>\n<li>Your login credentials don\u2019t work, even though you\u2019re entering the correct details.<\/li>\n<li>A warning from Google saying \u201cThis site may be hacked\u201d or \u201cDeceptive site ahead.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Slow <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/7-essential-roles-of-cdns-in-website-performance\/\">website performance<\/a> due to malicious scripts running in the background.<\/li>\n<li>New or unknown admin users appearing in your website dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Receiving emails from customers about spam messages being sent from your domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice any of these signs, your website has likely been hacked, and you need to act immediately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Put_Your_Website_in_Maintenance_Mode\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Put Your Website in Maintenance Mode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"dab18b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dab18b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1660 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Put-Your-Website-in-Maintenance-Mode-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Put Your Website in Maintenance Mode\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Put-Your-Website-in-Maintenance-Mode-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Put-Your-Website-in-Maintenance-Mode-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Put-Your-Website-in-Maintenance-Mode.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed that your website has been hacked, the first step is to prevent further damage by putting it in maintenance mode or temporarily taking it offline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Is This Important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stops visitors from seeing malicious content (which could damage your reputation).<\/li>\n<li>Prevents Google from indexing the hacked version of your site.<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to fix the issue privately without exposing users to risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Your_Website_in_Maintenance_Mode\"><\/span><strong>How to Put Your Website in Maintenance Mode:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>If you use WordPress, install a plugin like \u201cWP Maintenance Mode\u201d or \u201cSeedProd.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If you have access to your hosting panel (<a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-cpanel-features-pricing\/\">cPanel<\/a>), rename your HTML file or set up a temporary \u201cUnder Construction\u201d page.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re using a CMS like Joomla or <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/drupal-seo-guide-to-boost-website-rankings\/\">Drupal<\/a>, enable built-in maintenance mode options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Taking your site offline ensures that visitors and customers won\u2019t interact with an infected website while you work on fixing it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Change_All_Passwords_Immediately\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Change All Passwords Immediately<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"726967\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #726967;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1661 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Change-All-Passwords-Immediately-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Change All Passwords Immediately\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Change-All-Passwords-Immediately-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Change-All-Passwords-Immediately-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Change-All-Passwords-Immediately.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hackers often gain access to websites by stealing login credentials. If your site has been compromised, change all <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-website-with-strong-passwords-and-authentication\/\">passwords<\/a> right away to lock out unauthorized access. The passwords you must change include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website admin login (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, Drupal)<\/li>\n<li>Hosting account &amp; cPanel login<\/li>\n<li>FTP\/SFTP account credentials<\/li>\n<li>Database password<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-set-up-custom-domain-email-with-mx-record-a-complete-guide\/\">Email<\/a> accounts connected to the website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Strong_Password\"><\/span><strong>How to Create a Strong Password:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use at least 12-16 characters (a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols).<\/li>\n<li>Avoid easy-to-guess passwords like &#8220;password123&#8221; or &#8220;admin123.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Use a password manager like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LastPass<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitwarden<\/a> to store your new passwords securely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Changing your passwords immediately ensures that hackers can\u2019t regain control of your site.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Scan_Your_Website_for_Malware_and_Suspicious_Files\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Scan Your Website for Malware and Suspicious Files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hackers often insert malicious code or scripts into your website files. You need to scan your entire website to detect and remove any malware.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Scan Your Website for Malware:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use online malware scanners like <a href=\"https:\/\/sitecheck.sucuri.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sucuri SiteCheck<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/transparencyreport.google.com\/safe-browsing\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Safe Browsing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you have WordPress, install Wordfence, iThemes Security, or Sucuri Security to scan for malware.<\/li>\n<li>Manually check your website files via FTP or cPanel and look for unfamiliar PHP, JavaScript, or HTML files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to Do If Malware Is Found:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delete infected files and replace them with clean versions from a backup (see next step).<\/li>\n<li>Remove unauthorized users that hackers may have created.<\/li>\n<li>Update all plugins, themes, and CMS software to the latest version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular scanning helps detect hidden malware that may not be immediately visible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Restore_Your_Website_from_a_Clean_Backup\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Restore Your Website from a Clean Backup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"5d6168\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d6168;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1128 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Backup-Your-Website-Properly-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Website Backup\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Backup-Your-Website-Properly-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Backup-Your-Website-Properly-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Backup-Your-Website-Properly.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your website has been badly compromised, the easiest and fastest way to recover it is by restoring a clean backup.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check if your hosting provider (telaHosting) offers automatic backups.<\/li>\n<li>If you have manual backups stored on your computer or cloud storage, upload them via FTP or cPanel.<\/li>\n<li>Restore your database if hackers have modified it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_You_Dont_Have_a_Backup\"><\/span><strong>What If You Don\u2019t Have a Backup?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a backup, you\u2019ll need to manually clean your files and database or hire a professional website security expert to help.<\/p>\n<p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-website-backup-4-importance-of-regular-backup\/\">regular backups<\/a> can save your website if something goes wrong!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Request_Google_to_Remove_Security_Warnings\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Request Google to Remove Security Warnings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If Google has flagged your site as unsafe, you must request a review after fixing the hack. You can remove Google warnings by:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to Google Search Console and go to Security Issues.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Request a Review&#8221; after cleaning your website.<\/li>\n<li>Google will check your website and remove the warning (this may take a few days).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This step is crucial for restoring your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-optimize-your-website-for-better-seo\/\">SEO<\/a> rankings and customer trust.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Strengthen_Your_Website_Security\"><\/span><strong>Step 7: Strengthen Your Website Security<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that your site is clean, you must secure it to prevent future attacks. You should implement the following security measures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install a security plugin (e.g., Wordfence, iThemes Security, or Sucuri).<\/li>\n<li>Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for logins.<\/li>\n<li>Use SSL certificates to encrypt your site\u2019s data.<\/li>\n<li>Limit login attempts to prevent brute-force attacks.<\/li>\n<li>Use a secure hosting provider like us at <a href=\"http:\/\/telahosting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telaHosting.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Monitor_Your_Website_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>Step 8: Monitor Your Website Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even after fixing the issue, you need to stay vigilant to prevent future security breaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Keep Your Website Secure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set up automatic malware scans.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly check your logs for suspicious activity.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule weekly or daily backups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hacked website can be stressful, but with quick action, you can recover it and secure it from future threats. At telaHosting, we offer secure, reliable hosting to help you keep your website fast, safe, and protected.<\/p>\n<p>Need help securing your website? Contact <a href=\"http:\/\/telahosting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine waking up one morning, grabbing a cup of coffee, and checking your website, only to find it hacked. Your homepage is defaced, strange links are appearing, or worse, Google has flagged your site as unsafe. If this happens, don\u2019t panic! 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