My website just got hacked - what do I tell my boss and client?

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http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9175783/Network_Solutions_sites_hacked_again

One of our clients had a WordPress website on Network Solutions shared hosting. It got hacked. The resolution is to migrate the site over to one of our dedicated, private servers. This process will take 24-36 hours to complete.

What do I say to my boss and client?

Do I blame Network Solutions? Do I blame WordPress (we recommended it)? Do I just tell each person it is being fixed and everything is just fine?

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