Last Updated on September 8, 2022 by Minerva
No matter how much effort you put into developing your WordPress website, it may still end up in danger even if you didn’t do anything wrong. This is how arbitrary attacks are carried out on the internet.
WordPress is a free and open-source content management system [CMS], it powers around 43% of all websites over the internet. WordPress is a fantastic place, but it may be scary for people whose websites are hacked; on average, 50000 websites are compromised every day worldwide. Ever wondered why websites get hacked?
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However, the majority of risks may be avoided if you take a moment to apply these five easy WordPress security tips:
5 Easy WordPress security Tips for A WordPress Website
Configure WordPress Backup
Do a daily WordPress site backup to save time, energy, and frustration in case your entire site is lost or corrupted. In case your site gets hacked and, you have done the backup, then it saves you a lot of time and you restore your data.
Secure web hosting
Web hosting plays a key role in your website security, so before choosing a hosting for your website make sure the hosting has Firewall Protection, Malware Scanning, Access to core files, and a Backup option. Good hosting will not only offer you peace of mind but also boost your website security.
Install SSL certificate
Secure Socket Layer [SSL] ensures that the data exchanged between the two systems is secured. Information that can be secured with SSL is login credentials, payment information, personal information, legal documents, and contracts. It prevents hackers from creating a fake version of it and helps to build trust.
Update Themes and Plugins
Keeping all your themes and plugins updated and outdated themes and plugins will increase the risk of cyberattack. It’s always better to remove plugins and themes that are of no use. Updated themes and plugins fix bugs and glitches and come with new features that will enhance the website.
Use secure WordPress login credential
Is your username “admin” and your password “password”? well, let me tell you this is the most common username and password used globally. To keep it secure always password protect your Wp-admin folder, Create Custom Url, set up Two Factor Authentication and limit your login attempts.
WordPress site hacking has become common today. Don’t want your website to be next, implement these tips & security checklist to prevent your WordPress site from hackers today to your website.
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