{"id":8580,"date":"2023-03-13T23:24:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8580"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:24:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:54","slug":"secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Secret revealed: Say goodbye to website security issues with this powerful WordPress hack!&#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 ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678741183d9df\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678741183d9df\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#The_Importance_of_Website_Security\" title=\"The Importance of Website Security\">The Importance of Website Security<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#The_issue_of_%E2%80%9CNot_Secure%E2%80%9D_Websites\" title=\"The issue of &#8220;Not Secure&#8221; Websites\">The issue of &#8220;Not Secure&#8221; Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_1_Obtain_and_Install_an_SSL_Certificate\" title=\"Step 1: Obtain and Install an SSL Certificate\">Step 1: Obtain and Install an SSL Certificate<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_2_Update_Site_URL\" title=\"Step 2: Update Site URL\">Step 2: Update Site URL<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step3_Redirection_to_HTTPS\" title=\"Step3: Redirection to HTTPS\">Step3: Redirection to HTTPS<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_4_Update_Internal_Links\" title=\"Step 4: Update Internal Links\">Step 4: Update Internal Links<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_5_Update_Resource_Links\" title=\"Step 5: Update Resource Links\">Step 5: Update Resource Links<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_6_Update_The_CDN_Link\" title=\"Step 6: Update The CDN Link\">Step 6: Update The CDN Link<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_7_Install_An_SSL_Plugin\" title=\"Step 7: Install An SSL Plugin\">Step 7: Install An SSL Plugin<\/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\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#Step_8_Verify_SSL_Configuration\" title=\"Step 8: Verify SSL Configuration\">Step 8: Verify SSL Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/secret-revealed-say-goodbye-to-website-security-issues-with-this-powerful-wordpress-hack\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Website_Security\"><\/span>The Importance of Website Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It is a universally known fact that security is a critical component in running a successful website. It serves to safeguard the confidential data of users while also enhancing the online presence of a website. While reinforcing security protocols, one factor to consider is HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), which ensures that data transmitted between a user&#8217;s browser and the website server remains locked in an encrypted format, hence preventing unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_issue_of_%E2%80%9CNot_Secure%E2%80%9D_Websites\"><\/span>The issue of &#8220;Not Secure&#8221; Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One issue website owners may encounter is the &#8220;not secure&#8221; warning displayed on their website. This warning could potentially repell users, thereby diminishing trust and confidence in the business. Fortunately, removing the &#8220;not secure&#8221; warning on WordPress is a straightforward process. Here is a step-by-step guide to make the process easier:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Obtain_and_Install_an_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span>Step 1: Obtain and Install an SSL Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to obtain an SSL certificate, which confirms the website&#8217;s security status. Some hosting providers offer their customers free SSL certificates, while others may require a fee. Once the SSL certificate has been obtained, it is then installed and configured to suit the hosting needs and platform used.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Update_Site_URL\"><\/span>Step 2: Update Site URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After installing the SSL certificate, the next step is to update the site URL to reflect this secure connection. This can be done via the WordPress admin dashboard section by accessing Settings>General and updating the &#8220;WordPress Address (URL)&#8221; and &#8220;Site Address (URL)&#8221; fields by adding the &#8220;https&#8221; prefix.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step3_Redirection_to_HTTPS\"><\/span>Step3: Redirection to HTTPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For automatic redirection, configure the server to redirect users to the secure website version. This can be done via the .htaccess file by adding HTTPS redirect rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Update_Internal_Links\"><\/span>Step 4: Update Internal Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All internal links on the website must reflect the new secure &#8220;https&#8221; prefix. A plugin such as Better Search Replace can simplify this by replacing HTTP URLs with HTTPS URLs in posts, pages, and databases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Update_Resource_Links\"><\/span>Step 5: Update Resource Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Third-party resource links, such as images or style sheets, should be upgraded to use the HTTPS protocol. Not all these resources may work through HTTPS, so ensure they work correctly through testing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Update_The_CDN_Link\"><\/span>Step 6: Update The CDN Link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If using a Content Delivery Network (CDN), it is essential to update the CDN link to reflect the secure connection. This will ensure all related resources, including images, CSS and JavaScript files, can be delivered through the HTTPS protocol.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Install_An_SSL_Plugin\"><\/span>Step 7: Install An SSL Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Install an SSL plugin like SSL Insecure Content Fixer to identify and fix insecure content issues to simplify the migration process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Verify_SSL_Configuration\"><\/span>Step 8: Verify SSL Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, verify the SSL configuration to ensure everything has been set up correctly. Check your SSL certificate&#8217;s status via the SSL Labs Server Test.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Migrating from HTTP to HTTPS is vital for website security, and fortunately, it is not a difficult process. To keep data loss at bay, back up your website during the migration process. Ensure you test your website once you&#8217;re done with the migration process to confirm everything is working correctly. By following the steps and avoiding common mistakes, it&#8217;s always possible to maintain a reliable and secure website that ensures user satisfaction and boosts the business&#8217;s online presence. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance of Website Security It is a universally known fact that security is a critical component in running a successful website. 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