What is a Hack?
A hack is when someone gains unauthorized access to your website. Hacks can come in many forms, ranging from social engineering and malware to data breaches.
More About Hacks
The term “hack” encompasses many potential situations. Hacking a website involves gaining unauthorized access to it. Traditionally, the term hacking refers to using malicious code or exploiting security loopholes to gain that access.
Hackers may choose to attack websites for a variety of reasons. For instance, they might propagate spam, share malicious files, and access restricted information.
WordPress websites can be more vulnerable to hacks if you use outdated versions of the CMS, themes, or plugins. Outdated software is much more likely to contain security vulnerabilities, so it’s recommended that you keep WordPress and its components up to date.
