(WordPress security): WordPress is currently driving 28% of the entire Internet and the most used CMS in the world. This makes the WordPress site a popular topic for people who do not have good intentions.
According to WordPress developers and related experts:
“Some hackers try to find benefits, some are good, some are morbid, and the number is huge. And due to the popularity of WordPress, these vulnerabilities were quickly discovered, exploited, and/or made public.”
With regard to the safety of a new WordPress site, you should know 4 unquestionable facts.
1. The default WordPress file is vulnerable
Since WordPress is an open-source system, every file is public. Every day, many hackers check and scan (although WordPress is still very strong compared to other systems), but some public documents and information changes will be better:
Everyone knows that the `wp-login.php` file is the login form for most websites. So, this is a direct entry point for violent attackers. They (robots) don’t have to look around for the WordPress login form. This means that bots can repeatedly attack the WordPress login page as long as they like. The same situation is the website database: the default wp_ prefix. Specifically, all items stored in the database will start with this single prefix. This over-known factor may help attackers and hackers to do something annoying to the WordPress website database. The most notable is an attack called SQL injection, where a hacker can create a single administrator user with full access to the entire WordPress website.
But this can be easily improved:
Renaming database prefix and moving WP login file is basically a one-time process. Modify the login form using the WPS Hide Login plugin this plug-in can be used to Rename DB Table Prefix
2. Not updating WordPress core files, themes and plugins when new versions are released
When the WordPress team released a new version, it is filled with security patches. Many people do not update immediately. Hackers know this and actively seek out these WordPress websites. All hackers have to do is find out a site is still making use of an older version and can directly exploit known vulnerabilities.
In fact, some tools are actually made for such exploitations. “I can do it, you can do it, they are doing it.” Plug-ins and themes add many additional features and functions to the WordPress website. Together with the WordPress team, plugin and theme developers will also patch security holes and release updates regularly.
Make sure your plugin, your theme and your WordPress are up to date. This is probably the biggest factor, and there are good security plugins to protect WordPress sites from certain forms of attacks. In addition, do not forget to get rid of unused plugins, theme files and inactive users. Those things that are usually forgotten, run quietly in WordPress installation, and they can provide a way for those who are seeking harm.
3. Current hosting provider may lack security
When it comes to the security of a website, hosting provider is a key player. There are lots of WordPress optimized hosting service providers today and should be made use of because they have an extra layer of security for the WordPress website and make sure that website is kept updated.
Some WordPress hosts already have their own steps. If there are too many log-in attempts over a short period of time, they will block users. They know how people attack WordPress site and prevent it. Also feel free to add Limit attempt reloader plugin to set a limit to the number of failed login attempts.
4. Not using any security plug-ins, is a threat to the security of WordPress website
There are more than 52.3K plugins available in the WordPress repository. And there are also free security plug-ins, there are 3 plug-ins that can greatly improve the security of your website: iThemes Security, Wordfence and Sucuri Scanner.
iThemes Security, Wordfence, and Sucuri Security are the three main Security plugins. If set up correctly, it will ensure that the average WordPress site can prevent 99% attacks.
“These plugins and services can help solve all of the above problems. This includes changing the database prefix and protecting your core WordPress file. They will not slow down your website, they will not interfere with your business. But setting them correctly may be difficult for some people, which is why you might consider hiring a professional to do this for you.”
