Shockingly easy Steps To Improve WordPress Security

WordPress is one of the most common content management (CMS) systems (32% of the Internet uses WordPress), largely because of its great user-friendliness, Open source, and the fact that even a beginner can post blogs on the same day after a WordPress site has been set up.

This kind of popularity of WordPress CMS makes WordPress websites more Vulnerable to hackers.

99% of web sites hacked are small companies, non-profit organisations and blogs that prove that cybercriminals are not only targets of the big boys.
Every site is attacked about 22 times a day, according to SiteLock – that is more than eight thousand times a year!

It is no wonder that WordPress is one of the most targeted platforms, with more than 75 million people using WordPress as a content management system (CMS).

How can those who are not IT experts easily strengthen security on their WordPress websites in an era of superior technology? Here are six simple, easy and free WordPress security measures that you can implement at this time:

Tip #1 Take regular backups

Backups are probably one of the least valued tactics you can apply. Take daily safeguards, in case of a catastrophic failure, to quickly restore your web site.

Choose a good, reliable backup plugin, because manual backups without considerable expertise are difficult to perform.

Indeed, take a full backup of your website and set up daily backups immediately before you take any steps in this article. When changing your website, this is always good practise.

Tip # 2 Make Your Username And Password Tricky

Having a tricky and Not Obvious username and password is much more important than being easy to remember. Your site is extremely exposed to brute force attacks without complex usernames and passwords.

This is a trial and error method used by hackers to access your website. Automated software is often used for generating a large number of consecutive user and password devices until they are finally entered or abandoned.

It is equally important to have a complex password. Although it seems like everybody knows that they have a hard password, usually they don’t. We advise that you use a password in the same fashion as the above suggestion or create strong passwords that have a good chance of fighting brute force attacks using a password generator.

Avoid “Admin” as your username. Also, Avoid easy-to-hack Passwords like “Password 1234” as a password.

Tip # 3 Install SSL and use HTTPS on your website

One of the most overlooked ways in which you can harden your security is through HTTPS to instal an SSL certificate. HTTPS is a mechanism that enables your browser or web application to securely connect to a website. HYPER Text Transfer Protocol Secure(HTTPS).

One great misconception is that you do not need SSL if you do not accept credit cards.

Well, let’s explain some why HTTPS is important. Many hosts, like Siteground, are offering Let’s Encrypt free SSL certificates.

Tip # 4 Use two-factor authentication

And we can’t forget 2FA- Two-factor authentication.

Regardless of how safe your password is, someone is always at risk of finding it. The 2FA involves a two-step process in which you not only need your password to log in but also a second way. It is usually a one-time password text (SMS), phone call or time-based (TOTP).

Two-factor authentication involves using a smartphone or other device to verify your login.

First, you’ll visit your WordPress site and enter your username and password as usual. A unique code will then be sent to your mobile device, which you’ll need to provide to complete logging in.

This enables you to prove your identity by showing you have access to something solely yours — such as a particular phone or tablet.

Tip #5 Keep your Plugins updated

More than 90% of hacks occur due to hackers identifying and exploiting a vulnerability in theme or plugin on a number of web sites.

So what’s a risk? So? Plugins are pieces of code that always have bugs like any other software. Some errors are relatively harmless and may cause a minor breakdown during the update. Others may vulnerability the code to exploitation.

You must also keep them up-to-date to make sure that they work together well and face the latest threats. Fortunately, it is pretty easy – you’ll just have to look for the red notifications that tell you there are themes and/or plugins that have updates, and then click on the update next to them.

Tip #6 Consider better web hosting

Companies such as WP Engine, Site Ground, Kinsta and Flywheel have their backs on safety. They routinely scan your hacked site for free.

I would still recommend running the sucuri plugin since many hosts are not experts in malware control.

Tip #7 Add New Plugins and Themes Carefully

All of this means that you need to pay great attention to the themes and plug-ins you choose to add.

You should each be careful to make sure that it is a solid option that does not harm or cause problems to your website.

Many elements have to be taken into account, but the following advice can help you choose quality tools:

Check user ratings and reviews for a good experience of others with the plugin or topic.
See how the plugin or topic was updated recently. If it is longer than six months, it might not be as safe as it might be.
Install new plugins and themes one by one, so you will be aware of the cause if anything goes wrong.

Wrapping up

As you can see, you can strengthen your WordPress security in numerous ways. Clever passwords, up-to-date core & plugins and a safe WordPress host are only a few to keep your WordPress website safe and functioning. For many of you your WordPress site is your business as well as your revenue, so you must take some time, sooner rather than later, to implement some of the best security practices mentioned above.

Security of WordPress isn’t difficult. Cleaning hacks is a tough nut. Please take some time to check your site, make a list and check it one at a time. Start by updating it all and set up a backup solution. Update and sign in to the Search Console.

Update your plugins Set your passwords back in the right direction.

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Shockingly easy Steps To Improve WordPress Security