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Short, plain-language videos on keeping a business website and its server in good shape. Most cover what to do when WordPress gets hacked: what to save, what not to touch, and when to call. Videos load from YouTube only when you press play.

Explainers

Video thumbnail: PHP Emergency Patch Oct 21: CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619
PHP Emergency Patch Oct 21: CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 · Watch on YouTube

A short explainer on the October 2026 PHP emergency security updates: who is affected, why server updates and monitoring matter, and what to do this week. Read the related page.

Video thumbnail: WordPress Hacked? Do This in the First Hour (Don't Wipe Yet)
WordPress Hacked? Do This in the First Hour (Don't Wipe Yet) · Watch on YouTube

The first-hour moves after a suspected WordPress hack: confirm symptoms, preserve evidence, and back up before you change anything. Read the related page.

Video thumbnail: Managed WordPress Security Checklist (Printable Owner Edition)
Managed WordPress Security Checklist (Printable Owner Edition) · Watch on YouTube

A walkthrough of the owner triage checklist: confirm symptoms, contain without wiping, back up off-server, tighten passwords, and know what not to do on day one. Read the related page.

Video thumbnail: Google: "This Site May Be Hacked": What To Do Next
Google: "This Site May Be Hacked": What To Do Next · Watch on YouTube

What Google's hacked-site warnings usually mean, what not to do, and how to get ready for cleanup and a later review request. Read the related page.

Video thumbnail: Plugin Malware Scan vs Professional WordPress Incident Response
Plugin Malware Scan vs Professional WordPress Incident Response · Watch on YouTube

Scanners are useful, but they are not the same as incident response with a written report and hardening. This explainer covers the difference. Read the related page.

Video thumbnail: After WordPress Cleanup: Hardening That Actually Sticks
After WordPress Cleanup: Hardening That Actually Sticks · Watch on YouTube

Once the malware is gone, lock the doors: passwords, least privilege, file-editor lock, login protection, updates, and tested backups. Read the related page.

Quick tips

Video thumbnail: WordPress Hacked? Don't Wipe Yet
WordPress Hacked? Don't Wipe Yet · Watch on YouTube

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Video thumbnail: Backup Before You Change Anything
Backup Before You Change Anything · Watch on YouTube

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STOP Lines: When to Call Now · Watch on YouTube

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Unknown WordPress Admin? Do This Before You Delete It · Watch on YouTube

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