{"id":8246,"date":"2023-03-13T23:18:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8246"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:18:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:18:10","slug":"5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;5 Insanely Simple Tricks to Shield Your WordPress Site Against Cybercriminals &#8211; #3 Will Blow Your Mind!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Use_Strong_Passwords_and_Two-Factor_Authentication\" title=\"Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication\">Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Install_and_Configure_Security_Plugins\" title=\"Install and Configure Security Plugins\">Install and Configure Security Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Limit_User_Access\" title=\"Limit User Access\">Limit User Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Add_SSL_Certificate_to_Your_Website\" title=\"Add SSL Certificate to Your Website\">Add SSL Certificate to Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Back_Up_Your_Website_Regularly\" title=\"Back Up Your Website Regularly\">Back Up Your Website Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Use_a_Secure_Hosting_Provider\" title=\"Use a Secure Hosting Provider\">Use a Secure Hosting Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Remove_Inactive_Themes_and_Plugins\" title=\"Remove Inactive Themes and Plugins\">Remove Inactive Themes and Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/5-insanely-simple-tricks-to-shield-your-wordpress-site-against-cybercriminals-3-will-blow-your-mind\/#Monitor_Your_Website_Regularly\" title=\"Monitor Your Website Regularly\">Monitor Your Website Regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Your_WordPress_Website_Against_Cyber_Threats\"><\/span>Protecting Your WordPress Website Against Cyber Threats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is known worldwide as the most popular content management system (CMS) on the internet. Its widespread popularity, unfortunately, also makes it an easy target for cybercriminals. WordPress websites can be vulnerable to hackers who can access sensitive information, insert malicious code and gain full control over your website. It\u2019s therefore crucial for website owners to adopt proactive measures to safeguard their websites against cyber threats. Here are some tips on how to do just that:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_WordPress_and_Plugins_Up-to-Date\"><\/span>Keep WordPress and Plugins Up-to-Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regular updates of both WordPress software and plugins are crucial in keeping your website secure and improve its overall performance. Apply these updates as soon as they become available, and if you require assistance, hire a WordPress developer to help you do so.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Strong_Passwords_and_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span>Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weak passwords are an easy target for hackers and can enable them to brute-force into your website. Be sure to use strong and unique passwords alongside two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your website\u2019s login. This authentication will require a code sent to your mobile phone or a device which only you have access to. This way, hackers will be unable to gain access to your website even if they successfully enter your password.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_and_Configure_Security_Plugins\"><\/span>Install and Configure Security Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plugins dedicated to fortifying your website against hackers are advantageous. Their protection measures include two-factor authentication, malware scanners, firewall, IP blocking and others. Some of the most sought-after plugins are Jetpack, Sucuri and Wordfence. With several others out there, you can choose which plugin suits your needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_User_Access\"><\/span>Limit User Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Limiting access to different users on your WordPress website is effective in preventing harmful changes to your website. Significant roles like editors, administrators and contributors should be restricted only to areas they require for their work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_SSL_Certificate_to_Your_Website\"><\/span>Add SSL Certificate to Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your website accepts payments, collects sensitive data or has an online store, shielding against data breaches through an SSL certificate is essential. This certificate encrypts data transferred between a user and a server, making it unreadable by hackers. You can easily purchase SSL certificates from trusted providers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_Up_Your_Website_Regularly\"><\/span>Back Up Your Website Regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regularly backing up your website is critical to protecting it against data loss caused by misfortunes such as hacking, accidental deletion or server crashes. You can do this through creating backups of your website files and database manually or via backup plugins for easy restoration to its original state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Secure_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>Use a Secure Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a secure hosting provider is crucial in safeguarding your WordPress website. Make sure that your hosting provider offers SSL certificates, robust security measures such as firewalls, malware scanning systems, intrusion detection, regular backups and automatic WordPress updates. Be sure to research and choose the most secure and reliable hosting provider for your website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Inactive_Themes_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Remove Inactive Themes and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inactive themes and plugins have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. These also slow down your website&#8217;s performance or make it more susceptible to hacking attempts. To avoid such security threats, remove themes and plugins you no longer use. Additionally, limit the use of third-party plugins and choose only reliable sources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Your_Website_Regularly\"><\/span>Monitor Your Website Regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regular website monitoring can help detect suspicious activities such as changes to your website&#8217;s design, new user accounts, or unusual traffic patterns. You can sign up for website monitoring services or set up alerts on your website&#8217;s activity. Track your website&#8217;s analytics and logs to identify potential issues in the earliest stages.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, protecting your WordPress website from cyber threats requires constant vigilance and proactive measures. Follow these tips, safeguard and fortify your website&#8217;s security and considerably reduce the risk of attacks. Stay proactive, and keep your website immune from cyber threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting Your WordPress Website Against Cyber Threats WordPress is known worldwide as the most popular content management system (CMS) on the internet. 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