Are Old WordPress Sites Putting Your Business at Risk? (2025/596)

Ever wonder what’s lurking on your web server? In this episode, Charly shares a real-world server audit that uncovered years-old WordPress installs, malicious PHP files, and leftover databases — all hidden risks just waiting to be exploited.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ Why abandoned WordPress installs can be major security holes

✅ What encrypted payloads are and how they work

✅ How to identify and clean out malicious or outdated files

✅ The benefits of clearing unused databases and user accounts

✅ Why regular audits protect your server and reduce hosting costs

🛡️ Doing a simple audit could save you from a major hack. Don't wait for something to break — check what's on your server now.

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