{"id":8854,"date":"2023-03-13T23:27:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:27:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:48","slug":"top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Top Secret Hacks to Stop Hackers in Their Tracks: Ultimate Guide to Fortifying Your WordPress Website!&#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-6767a9ea955ed\" 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-6767a9ea955ed\"><\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#Securing_Your_WordPress_Website_A_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Guide\" title=\"Securing Your WordPress Website: A Perplexing and Bursting Guide\">Securing Your WordPress Website: A Perplexing and Bursting Guide<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#1_Keep_Your_WordPress_Installation_Up-to-Date\" title=\"1. Keep Your WordPress Installation Up-to-Date\">1. Keep Your WordPress Installation Up-to-Date<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#2_Use_Complex_Passwords\" title=\"2. Use Complex Passwords\">2. Use Complex Passwords<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#3_Limit_Login_Attempts\" title=\"3. Limit Login Attempts\">3. Limit Login Attempts<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#4_Use_Two-Factor_Authentication\" title=\"4. Use Two-Factor Authentication\">4. Use Two-Factor Authentication<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#5_Use_a_Reliable_Hosting_Provider\" title=\"5. Use a Reliable Hosting Provider\">5. Use a Reliable Hosting Provider<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#6_Use_SSL_Encryption\" title=\"6. Use SSL Encryption\">6. Use SSL Encryption<\/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\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#7_Backup_Your_Website_Regularly\" title=\"7. Backup Your Website Regularly\">7. Backup Your Website Regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/top-secret-hacks-to-stop-hackers-in-their-tracks-ultimate-guide-to-fortifying-your-wordpress-website\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Securing_Your_WordPress_Website_A_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Guide\"><\/span>Securing Your WordPress Website: A Perplexing and Bursting Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is a widely used content management system for both individuals and businesses worldwide. However, it is also a prime target for malicious hackers seeking to compromise websites and access sensitive data. As such, securing your WordPress website is crucial, and this article will offer perplexing and bursting strategies on how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_Your_WordPress_Installation_Up-to-Date\"><\/span>1. Keep Your WordPress Installation Up-to-Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outdated WordPress installations are vulnerable to security breaches, containing security vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Hence, updating your WordPress core, themes, and plugins is critical. You can enable auto-updates or manually check for updates regularly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Complex_Passwords\"><\/span>2. Use Complex Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a complex password for your WordPress admin account is vital in securing your website. Consider using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols to make it difficult for hackers to guess. Furthermore, avoid common passwords like &#8220;password&#8221; or &#8220;123456.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Limit_Login_Attempts\"><\/span>3. Limit Login Attempts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By default, WordPress does not limit login attempts, enabling hackers to use brute-force attacks to guess your login credentials. Installing plugins like Login Lockdown can limit the number of login attempts, temporarily locking out those who enter incorrect login details within a specified number of attempts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span>4. Use Two-Factor Authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) requires users to provide two authentication factors (password and phone code), making it difficult for hackers to breach your WordPress account, even if they have your password. WordPress has several 2FA plugins, including Google Authenticator, Authy, or Clef. Choose a plugin that suits your needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_a_Reliable_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>5. Use a Reliable Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A reliable hosting provider is vital in securing your WordPress website. They manage your server and can provide server-level security. Look for a provider that offers 24\/7 support, automatic backups, firewalls, and malware scanning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_SSL_Encryption\"><\/span>6. Use SSL Encryption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SSL Encryption technology encrypts data transmitted between your website and a user&#8217;s browser, making it challenging for hackers to intercept sensitive data, such as passwords or credit card details. Google has also made SSL certificates a search engine ranking factor, making SSL use essential. Install an SSL certificate from your hosting provider and configure your site&#8217;s setting accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Backup_Your_Website_Regularly\"><\/span>7. Backup Your Website Regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Backing up your website regularly provides an insurance policy against any cyber-attacks or hardware failures. While many hosting providers offer automatic backups, manual backups using backup plugins like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or VaultPress are also viable options. Store backups remotely\/off-site for added security.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Securing your WordPress website may seem daunting, but implementing the above strategies is crucial in safeguarding your reputation and data against cyber-attacks. 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