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How to Secure Your WordPress Site Against Hackers

WordPress is the most hacked CMS in the world. Learn 5 simple steps to lock down your Ugandan business website.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Step 1: Strong Passwords
  3. Step 2: Update Everything
  4. Step 3: Security Plugins
  5. Step 4: Hide Login URL
  6. Step 5: Backups
  7. Summary & Key Takeaways
  8. Common FAQs

"My website has nothing to steal." Hackers don't care. They hack sites to send spam emails or host malware. If you use WordPress, you are a target.

Cyber Security Code

1. Stop Using "Password123"

It sounds obvious, but 80% of hacks are brute-force attacks guessing weak passwords.

  • Action: Use a password manager like 1Password or Bitwarden.

2. The "Update" Button is Your Friend

Outdated plugins are Swiss cheese. Hackers have automated bots scanning specifically for old versions of plugins with known vulnerabilities.

  • Action: Enable "Auto-Update" for plugins and themes.

3. Install Wordfence or Sucuri

These are security firewalls. They block bad traffic before it even hits your site.

  • Action: Install the free version of Wordfence immediately.

4. Hide the Login Page

Everyone knows your login page is yourdomain.com/wp-admin. Change it.

  • Action: Use a plugin like "WPS Hide Login" to change it to yourdomain.com/secret-door.

5. Daily Backups

If you get hacked, the easiest fix is to restore a clean version from yesterday.

  • Action: Ensure your host does this, or use the UpdraftPlus plugin.

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • Vulnerability: Popularity comes with risk. WordPress powers 40% of the web, so it's the #1 target.
  • Maintenance: Security is not a one-time thing. It's a monthly habit.
  • Firewall: Don't run a site without a firewall.

Common FAQs

1. Is WordPress less secure than custom code? Yes, generally. Custom code doesn't have public vulnerabilities like popular plugins do.

2. My site was hacked, what do I do? Don't panic. Call a professional (like Desishub). We clean malware and restore backups.

3. Does SSL (https) stop hackers? No. SSL only encrypts data in transit. It doesn't stop someone from guessing your password.

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