Most WordPress site owners believe they are protected. They install a trusted security plugin like Solid Security, keep it updated, and assume that is enough. But recent research from WeWatchYourWebsite.com paints a different picture.
In September 2025, the company analyzed 111,354 infected WordPress sites. Every single one had at least one active security plugin. Nearly 20 percent had two. These sites were not neglected or outdated. They were following best practices, yet still compromised.
Read the original research by Thomas Raef on LinkedIn:
When Security Plugins Aren’t Enough: What 111,354 Infected Websites Taught Us About Modern WordPress Attacks
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