Webinar Date: July 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT
Speaker: Kathy Zant, CEO, Zantastic LLC
Sooner or later, every developer or agency gets the call: “I think my site’s been hacked.” What happens in the next few hours often determines whether the site comes back clean or whether you spend the next three weeks playing whack-a-mole with malware that keeps reappearing. This session walks through a proven, repeatable process for recovering compromised WordPress sites, drawn from real-world cleanups. We’ll cover how to confirm a site has actually been hacked (and rule out the surprisingly common false alarms), why your first move should always be a forensic backup, and where malware tends to hide in a WordPress install. From there, we’ll work through the process to remove malware and harden the site so attackers don’t simply walk back in through the same door. Because the technical cleanup is only half the job, we’ll also tackle the parts that often get neglected: recovering search engine traffic after Google has flagged the site, and communicating with clients, stakeholders, and end users during a breach. You’ll learn what to say, when to say it, and how to maintain trust through a stressful situation. If you build or maintain WordPress sites for other people, you’ll leave with a checklist you can actually use the next time the call comes in.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to tell if a site really is hacked (often, people think it is when it’s just another issue)
- The first thing you should do before removing malware
- How to effectively clean malware from WordPress so you’re not playing whack-a-mole
- Common and unexpected places to find malware
- How to secure the site going forward
- Recovering polluted search engine traffic
- Effective communication with stakeholders
Our Presenters
We love what we do! Our GreenGeeks Webinar team is composed of people who are very passionate and driven when it comes to helping others out. We have given MeetUp Seminars, WordCamp talks and now, we are ready to give our loyal customers knowledge acquired through years of experience via our Webinars!
Marco Berrocal
Partners Team
Anna Gargioni
WordPress Community Director
Ericka Barboza
Partners Team
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Q: How much is the Webinar to attend?
A: This webinar is free. There is no cost to attend.
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Q: What do I need to attend?
A: Enthusiasm! Bring along excitement to learn and grow as we share everything you need to know to be successful in your adventures.
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Q: I am interested, but I cannot attend.
A: If you cannot make it, we will send you a link so you can view the webinar when you have time available.
Q: Who can I contact to get updates once I have signed up?
A: You can contact Anna Gargioni.
