To ensure that WordPress websites are secure and safeguarded from attacks, we recommend the following steps:
- Always update and upgrade your WordPress installation and all installed plugins.
- Install WordFence Security or Better WP Security plugin, and follow the steps provided by the plugin. It's free! Just choose one. :)
- Ensure that your admin password is secure and preferably randomly generated.
- Always have a backup of your WordPress site/database.
- Other ways of hardening WordPress can be found here: http://codex.wordpress.org/Hardening_WordPress
A good read about securing your WordPress website here:
- http://www.wpbeginner.com/wordpress-security/
- https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/keeping-wordpress-secure-the-ultimate-guide/
- https://hostingfacts.com/how-to-secure-wordpress/
- https://makeawebsitehub.com/wordpress-security/
- http://ithemes.com/2013/04/15/ongoing-wordpress-attacks-details-and-solutions/
