Simulated Case Study

What a compromised ecommerce site looks like before, during, and after cleanup

This is a simulated but realistic example based on the kinds of issues we see on WordPress and WooCommerce sites. It shows what attackers would try, what the Pro report reveals, and how much faster a site can recover when the right fixes happen first.

Simulated ecommerce scenario
Attack-path driven report
Fix priority plan included
Before vs after score improvement
D

sample-ecommerce-store.com

WordPress + WooCommerce · around 2,000 monthly visitors · takes payments online

3 critical issues5 high-risk findings14 total findingsScore 38/100

Top attack path found

Payment theft through injected checkout code

An outdated plugin plus missing checkout protections makes it possible to inject a fake payment overlay. Customers enter card details into an attacker controlled form while the store owner sees normal orders and notices the damage only after chargebacks or complaints.

“I would use the plugin weakness to drop a script, overlay the checkout, and quietly collect card data until the merchant notices a pattern.”

Attacker simulation from the report

What the scanner found

criticalWooCommerce file upload plugin vulnerable to remote code execution
criticalDatabase port exposed to the public internet
criticalXML-RPC enabled for unlimited brute-force login attempts
highNo Content Security Policy protecting checkout and account pages
highAdmin usernames discoverable through the REST API
highSSL certificate close to expiry on a payment-handling site
mediumMail authentication missing, making domain spoofing easier
mediumCookies missing secure flags on customer-facing flows

Priority fix plan from the Pro report

1.

Close the exposed database port(2 minutes)

Cuts off direct database access immediately.

2.

Patch or remove the vulnerable plugin(5 minutes)

Removes the easiest remote execution path.

3.

Disable XML-RPC and tighten login surface(3 minutes)

Reduces brute-force and bot abuse fast.

4.

Add a checkout-safe Content Security Policy(15 minutes)

Makes payment page script injection much harder.

5.

Renew SSL and recheck trust indicators(10 minutes)

Protects checkout trust and browser safety signals.

B

After fixing the top 5 issues

Score improved from 38 to 78. Critical issues dropped to zero. Time spent: about 34 minutes.

Why this page exists

Small teams need clarity, not a 40-page PDF full of noise

Traditional audits often arrive too late, cost too much, and still require a technical operator to decide what matters first. This report is designed to answer one practical question: what should I fix before this turns into a real business problem?

See attacker logic

Not just findings. You see how an attacker would chain them together.

Hand it to a developer

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Or skip straight to cleanup

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Traditional audit vs IsMySiteHacked

Time to get useful answers

Traditional

Several days to several weeks

IsMySiteHacked

Around 30 seconds

Cost to get started

Traditional

$3,000-$15,000

IsMySiteHacked

$49.99 for Pro

What you actually receive

Traditional

A long PDF with technical findings

IsMySiteHacked

Attack paths, business impact, fix priority plan

If you want it handled for you

Traditional

Separate cleanup quote and long scoping cycle

IsMySiteHacked

Fix It For Me for $299

Want this for your site?

Start with the free scan. If the findings are serious, unlock Pro for the full report or hand the cleanup off to us.

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Choose your next step

The same four paths, depending on how urgent the situation feels

This sample report is meant to help you choose fast. Start with Free if you need a fast answer, move to Pro when you want the full attacker playbook, use Fix It when the issue is urgent, and add Protect when you want fewer surprises later.

Free

Best when something feels off and you need to confirm the risk first.

Pro

Best when you want the full report, the fix order, and a PDF for your developer.

Fix It

Best when the issue is already affecting trust, checkout, leads, or sleep.

Protect

Best after cleanup or after a scary scan when you want recurring checks and alerts.

Fix It For Me path

If you do not want to coordinate the cleanup yourself

Use the scan to confirm the risk, then hand it off. The cleanup offer exists for owners who want speed and clarity without hiring a traditional security firm.

1. Confirm the risk

Run the free scan and see whether the site is exposed before spending money.

2. Decide quickly

Unlock Pro for the full plan or move straight to Fix It For Me if the issue is urgent.

3. Verify the result

After cleanup, run a new scan and confirm the critical issues are gone.

One-time cleanup

Traditional cleanup quote: $500-$1,000+

Our Fix It For Me path starts at $299 and is designed for common website cleanup and hardening work: validating the issue, removing common malware or suspicious code, patching obvious weak points, and re-scanning after the fix.

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Cleanup option

$299

Best when the site is already exposed and you want a faster path to recovery.