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Ayesha Javed
Ayesha Javed

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What are the risks of neglecting security maintenance on a WordPress site?

Neglecting security perspective of WordPress Maintenance on a WordPress site can lead to various risks and potential consequences. Without regular updates and security measures in place, WordPress websites become vulnerable to hacking attempts. Hackers may exploit security vulnerabilities in outdated themes, plugins, or the WordPress core to gain unauthorized access to the website's data or inject malicious code.

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Ayesha Javed

Wellsaid.Neglecting security on a WordPress Maintenance site can expose you to various risks, including:

Malware Infections: Without regular updates, your site becomes vulnerable to malware attacks. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in outdated plugins, themes, or the WordPress core to inject malicious code into your site.
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