WordPress Best Practices
Weak passwords and lack of two-factor authentication
This is one of the most common ways hackers gain access to WordPress sites. Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) can significantly improve your website's security.
Outdated software, plugins, and themes
Outdated software can contain vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. It's important to keep all of your WordPress software, plugins, and themes up to date to minimize the risk of attacks.
Malware
Hackers can inject malware into your website to steal data, redirect visitors to malicious websites, or launch other attacks. Regularly scanning your website for malware and taking steps to prevent it from being infected is crucial.
Vulnerable plugins
Not all plugins are created equal. Some plugins may have security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers. It's important to research plugins before installing them and to only use plugins from reputable developers.
SQL injection attacks
These attacks can be used to steal data from your website. Keeping your WordPress core, plugins, and themes up to date is the best way to protect against SQL injection attacks.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
These attacks can be used to inject malicious code into your website. By keeping your WordPress core, plugins, and themes up to date and using a website security plugin, you can help protect against XSS attacks.