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Malware Attack Case Study: How One Plugin Nearly Took Down a Medical Website

Malware Attack Case Study: How One Plugin Nearly Took Down a Medical Website

Update: 2025-06-26
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In this episode of the DrMarketingTips Show, Jennifer and Corey share a real-world cautionary tale about a malware attack on a client’s medical practice website, where Google search results started redirecting patients to a sketchy pharmaceutical site.

Listen in as they walk through what happened, how they uncovered the problem, what steps were taken to fix it, and how you can prevent it from happening to your practice.

This episode is a must-listen for practice administrators, marketing managers, and business owners who rely on their websites to generate appointments, build patient trust, and maintain SEO rankings.

Tune in to Discover:

  • The sneaky signs of a malware attack that aren’t always obvious
  • How a single outdated WordPress plugin created a dangerous redirect
  • Actionable steps to safeguard your website from future threats
  • How to handle a hack like a pro and keep your team in the loop
  • Our go-to security checklist and plugin tools for prevention
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Malware Attack Case Study: How One Plugin Nearly Took Down a Medical Website

Malware Attack Case Study: How One Plugin Nearly Took Down a Medical Website

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