As a WordPress user, it’s important to be aware of the various security risks that come with using the platform. While WordPress is a secure platform, there are still a few key things that you need to be aware of in order to keep your site secure. In this blog post, we’ll go over some of the most common WordPress security risks and what you can do to avoid them.
By taking some simple precautions, you can keep your WordPress site safe from security risks.
First, be sure to keep your WordPress installation and all plugins and themes up to date. Second, use a strong password for your WordPress admin account and don’t use the same password on other sites. Third, create a backup of your WordPress site regularly. Finally, if you’re using a shared host, be sure to use a secure FTP connection. By following these simple steps, you can help keep your WordPress site safe and secure.
1. Security updates
The security of your WordPress installation and the websites that you build on it are always under attack from hackers and spam bots. Whenever WordPress releases a security update, it’s important that you install the update as soon as possible to ensure that you’re protected against any known hacks.
Whenever a new version of WordPress is released, it’s usually accompanied by security updates. It’s important that you stay up to date with these updates to protect your installation against hackers and spam bots. The older the version of WordPress, the more vulnerable your site becomes. If you install a plugin or theme from the WordPress repository, it comes with automatic security updates until the end of time or until you disable them. It’s a good idea to keep an eye on these updates and enable them as soon as possible.
2. Keep your login details safe
The biggest security risk is probably weak login details that can be guessed or brute-force hacked. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you use a strong password for your WordPress admin account. Make sure your password is at least eight characters long and that it includes upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’t use this password anywhere else!
Many hackers will attempt to gain access to your WordPress installation through brute force attacks. Brute force hacking is a method of attempting to gain access to a system by trying many possible passwords or authentication credentials until the correct one is discovered. This can be mitigated by enabling two-factor authentication, which means that hackers won’t be able to access your site with just your login details because you’ll also need a one time password sent to your phone. It’s a good idea to set a password reminder that sends you a message to your phone, too.
It’s also advisable to ensure that anyone who has access to your account knows how to properly log in and change settings. If someone logs in and makes changes without explaining them to you in advance, it’s possible they’ve left behind a trail that allows hackers to follow their footsteps.
3. Install and use a security plugin
You should not rely on the security of the software you install. It is important that you have something in front of your WordPress site that checks the integrity of the content submitted and the confidentiality of the data stored.
In other words, you need an extra layer of protection between your WordPress site and hackers. A security plugin is the best option because it will monitor and protect your site while you’re working on other things. You should check the security plugin periodically, but you shouldn’t let it distract you from your content and your business goals.
