• Weak Security Measures
  A lack of strong security, such as easy-to-guess passwords or outdated plugins, can create vulnerabilities that hackers use to infiltrate a website.
• Vulnerabilities in Plugins or Themes
  Many site owners use plugins or themes to enhance their website’s look and functionality. However, if these plugins or themes aren’t regularly updated, hackers can exploit the security gaps within them.
• Insecure Hosting
  Hosting servers that lack adequate security protection can make websites vulnerable to attacks.

By understanding these main causes, website owners can be more alert and take preventive actions to keep their sites safe from gambling content or other malware attacks.

• Scan the Website
  Use security scanning tools to detect infected areas. Several security plugins, such as Sucuri or Wordfence, can help you scan and remove gambling content from your website. These tools can locate files or databases modified by hackers.
• Update All Plugins, Themes, and CMS Versions
  Ensure all plugins, themes, and CMS versions are up to date. These updates often include security patches that can close vulnerabilities that hackers may exploit.
• Remove Gambling Content from Your Website’s Database and Files
  After identifying the infected files, open them and delete any malicious scripts or codes linked to gambling content. If you’re unsure how to do this, consider hiring a web developer.
• Review User Accounts and Permissions
  Check the list of users on your website and ensure there are no suspicious accounts. Delete any unknown users or those without proper permissions.
• Secure Your Login and Credentials
  Once the cleanup is complete, change the passwords of all critical accounts, particularly the administrator account. Use a strong password combination that is difficult to guess to enhance security.

• Use Strong Passwords
  Make sure all critical accounts on the website use strong, complex passwords with uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
• Install a Security Plugin
  Security plugins like Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security can help detect suspicious activity and block attacks. These plugins also act as WordPress plugins to prevent content injection.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  Two-factor authentication adds an additional security layer, preventing unauthorized access even if someone has your password.
• Regular Backups
  Regular backups ensure you have a clean version of your data. In the event of an infection, you can restore a previous version of the site. Many hosting providers offer automatic backups, but you can also use additional backup plugins.

• Review Website Activity Logs
  Monitoring activity logs on your website can help detect any suspicious activity. Security plugins often provide this feature, allowing you to see who is accessing the site and when.
• Use SSL for Data Encryption
  SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encrypts data transmitted between the server and the user, enhancing your website’s security and making it less vulnerable to content injection attacks. Websites with SSL are also more likely to be trusted by search engines.
• Restrict Access Permissions to Important Folders
  Some folders, like wp-content and wp-includes in WordPress, should have restricted access to prevent unauthorized users from modifying their contents.