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One of the most important things to build a site is your security. You see it more and more often in the news. Hackers, malware, DDoS attacks and so on. What is more annoying than a website that does not work. Yet there are many things that you can do to prevent this. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as putting one plugin on your site and you are safe. It is and remains customization. And it is always a combination of factors.
How is it possible that I am hacked ?!
Most hacks are caused by outdated themes and/or plugins. It can also be because you are working on an old version of WordPress. Of course, it is not safe to use an old condom because well, if that leak, you still have a great chance of an unwanted "intruder".
Most hacks are caused by outdated themes and/or plugins. It can also be because you are working on an old version of WordPress. Of course, it is not safe to use an old condom because well, if that leak, you still have a great chance of an unwanted "intruder".
Security Plugins
One of the things you can do to protect your site is to install a security plugin. The plugin ensures that your site is constantly monitored for intruders. You can actually see it as the security labels on a piece of clothing in the store. It is only an extra measure. Only downloading a plugin is therefore not sufficient. Personally, I use the Sucuri Security plugin for this.
One of the things you can do to protect your site is to install a security plugin. The plugin ensures that your site is constantly monitored for intruders. You can actually see it as the security labels on a piece of clothing in the store. It is only an extra measure. Only downloading a plugin is therefore not sufficient. Personally, I use the Sucuri Security plugin for this.
What else can you do?
Make sure you do not have too many unnecessary plugins. If you do not use a plugin, remove it. This will prevent your site from running unnecessary risks. Keep your plugins always up to date! Do not you use old make-up anyway? Something that many people do not realize is that plugins that do not come from the official WordPress site have not been checked. That means that something can be very wrong with this plugin. So check first if they can be found on the WordPress.org site!
Make sure you do not have too many unnecessary plugins. If you do not use a plugin, remove it. This will prevent your site from running unnecessary risks. Keep your plugins always up to date! Do not you use old make-up anyway? Something that many people do not realize is that plugins that do not come from the official WordPress site have not been checked. That means that something can be very wrong with this plugin. So check first if they can be found on the WordPress.org site!
Password: Welcome1234
One of the biggest mistakes that are made is too easy usernames and passwords. So you often see people who do not change the password every so often. And that easy passwords are used such as Welcome1234 or username Jamey. These kinds of passwords and usernames are pretty easy to guess and that is of course not the intention!
One of the biggest mistakes that are made is too easy usernames and passwords. So you often see people who do not change the password every so often. And that easy passwords are used such as Welcome1234 or username Jamey. These kinds of passwords and usernames are pretty easy to guess and that is of course not the intention!
What can you do about this?
- As soon as you have done your WordPress installation, remove the Admin User and create your own user
- Come up with a password that no one else can guess. For example, use symbols, numbers, capital letters and other characters.
- Do not use existing words in your password. Like the name of your idol, your address or the name of your boyfriend or girlfriend.
Checklist:
- Make sure your plugins/themes / WordPress are always updated
- Security Plugin (eg Security Security Plugin)
- Remove unnecessary and unused plugins
- Remove themes that you do not use
- After installation, delete your default admin user and create your own user
- Make sure you do not use existing words in the password
- Use symbols, numbers, capital letters and other characters in your password
Of course, there is much more you can do to keep your site secure. You will find more about this soon!
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