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WordPress is undoubtedly the most widely used Content Management System (CMS) for websites and blogs. <\/span><\/p>\n However, just like any CMS, it does contain certain vulnerabilities that are open to the exploitation of hackers\/scammers. <\/span>As a WordPress user, what can you do to enhance your WordPress website security?<\/span><\/p>\n Check them out on how to secure WordPress website!<\/span><\/p>\n Here are 7 simple ways to secure your WordPress website:<\/p>\n Stay Updated<\/strong><\/p>\n Updating your website (including plugins and themes) to the latest WordPress version is essential for your website security. Hackers read the release notes and find vulnerabilities in the software. <\/span><\/p>\n When they learn the weaknesses of the software you use, they will start to attack using the weak points.<\/span><\/p>\n Thus updating will fix software vulnerabilities and weaknesses and help to strengthen your WordPress powered website against cyber attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n To update your WordPress account to the latest version, follow these few simple steps:-<\/strong><\/p>\n 1- Login to your WordPress dashboard<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Click on <\/span>\u201cUpdates\u201d on the top left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n 3- On this page, you can see whether if you are using the latest version of WordPress. If not, just click on <\/span>\u201cUpdate\u201d and your WordPress account will be updated to the latest version.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remove Unused Themes and Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have more than one theme and plugin, remove all other unused ones. Extra themes and plugins not only use up your storage space, they can also appear as a vulnerability to hackers, who exploit and attack your website through the weak points.<\/span><\/p>\n To remove unused themes, follow these simple steps:-<\/strong><\/p>\n 1- Login to your WordPress dashboard<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Click on <\/span>\u201cAppearances\u201d on the middle left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n 3- Hover to the theme that you wish to delete and click on <\/span>\u201cTheme Details\u201d.<\/p>\n 4- Click \u2018Delete\u201d on the bottom right corner<\/span><\/p>\n 5- A pop up will appear asking you whether are you sure you want to delete the theme, then, click \u201cOK\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n To remove unused plugins, follow these simple steps:-<\/strong><\/p>\n 1- Login to your WordPress dashboard<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Click on <\/span>\u201cPlugins\u201d on the middle left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n 3- Select plugins that are unused and click \u201cdelete\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 4- A pop up will appear asking you whether are you sure you want to delete the plugin, then, click \u201cOK\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Monitor your Files<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want extra security, monitor the changes of website files via plugin such as Wordfence<\/a> or iTheme<\/a> Security. It is an important activity to ensure stronger website security as any unintentional file changes might be a sign of threat.<\/span><\/p>\n Do Backups Regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n Doing regular Backups is also a great move. If your website has been attacked by hackers, restoring your website from backup (done before your website is hacked\/infected) helps to remove malicious files on your website. <\/span><\/p>\n Thus it\u2019s wise to do backups on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to give your website a second life. You can also carry out website backup from your cPanel platform (shown in image below). <\/span><\/p>\n Read here<\/a> to learn more on how to perform a backup in cPanel.<\/span><\/p>\n Conceal Admin Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Do not use default login path and username. It is shocking that some webmasters are still practicing this. Change your username, at least, to make it difficult for hackers. <\/span><\/p>\n Your website password, in fact, serves as a very important barrier to protect your website. Use complex passwords that have a combination of uppercase\/lowercase letters, symbols and numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n Change your password regularly to further enhance your website security.<\/span><\/p>\n Use Secure Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n Choose a hosting provider with strong security measures. It\u2019s important to ensure that your hosting provider provides scheduled backup for you. <\/span><\/p>\n Moreover, you should also make sure that the software installed on your website (as indicate<\/span>d on your hosting panel such as cPanel and Softaculous) are updated to the latest version.<\/p>\n If you are searching for a secure web hosting plan, Exabytes Small Business Hosting<\/a> and Exabytes Premium Business Hosting<\/a> are a good choice as it comes with Free SSL (https), Free Daily Backup and Free WHOIS Domain Privacy Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Use SSL to Encrypt Data<\/strong><\/p>\n Implement an SSL (Secure Socket Layer)<\/a> certificate is one smart move to secure the admin panel. <\/span><\/p>\n SSL creates an encrypted connection between your web server and your visitors\u2019 web browsers, allowing for private information (example: credit card details) to be transmitted without the problems of eavesdropping, data tampering, or message forgery.<\/span><\/p>\n Implementing SSL not only helps to protect your website, it also helps to protect your website visitors’ data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"secure](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/A4-redesignInfographic-CMYK-01.jpg?resize=696%2C984&ssl=1\")
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