You may have received PHP alert messages.
PHP is the scripting language used by all WordPress websites—including yours.
It is true that serious new vulnerabilities have recently been discovered, which have caused many websites to go offline.
There is no need to panic; your hosting provider should be applying the necessary security patches. However, be wary of fraudulent messages—masquerading as your host—that ask you to log in on fake websites in order to steal your credentials.
What should you actually do?
Simply check the PHP version your site is running and, if necessary, update it to PHP 8.5.
wapage.fr offers an audit and security update service for your WordPress site, including:
- A full backup of your site in its current state.
- Updates for WordPress, your plugins, and your theme.
- A PHP version update (via your hosting provider).
- A security scan.
- Changing and customizing your administration URL (the default “wp-admin” is well-known to malicious bots).
- A final backup.
1.5 hours of work, for a total of €142.50.
