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A 2022 WordPress security survey shared that about 43% of admins spend up to three hours each month on security measures, often focusing on fixing hacked sites. Are you in a similar situation? Here are eight steps you can take to regain control and secure your website against future attacks. As a leading encryption provider, we often receive inquiries from individuals and businesses dealing with hacked WordPress sites. They frequently ask, “My WordPress site has been hacked. 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