That time my website got hacked (and what I did about it)

Update: 2021-07-05

Description

Back in 2020, I managed to get my website hacked and taken over after leaving it vulnerable.

Despite working in tech for well over 20 years, even I got caught out!

The shame!

In this episode, I want to pass on how it happened and how I could have prevented it with the hope that you can learn from my mistakes!

WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

How to keep your WordPress website update
Why backing your website is important
How to keep your password and username secure

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That time my website got hacked (and what I did about it)

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That time my website got hacked (and what I did about it)