pinging servers<\/a> with the latest version of WordPress is absolutely essential.<\/p>\nPassword Guessing<\/h2>\n
The next most common way people can illegitimately gain access to your website is by guessing your password. This can be either through simple human intuition or by brute force, but weak passwords make it easy for hackers to compromise your website. If at all possible, using two-factor authentication for logging in is the ideal way to prevent this attack. In lieu of this, however, opting for a secure password with at least 12 characters \u2013 including upper\/lower case letters, symbols and numbers \u2013 will protect you the vast majority of the time.<\/p>\n
Malicious Comments<\/h2>\n
We all want people to interact with our blogs and websites. Unfortunately, abuse of the comment system is a prime attack method. In more minor cases, people will spam your website with faulty ads and backlinks to their websites \u2013 which can harm your reputation with search engines. In other, more serious cases, weaknesses in your comment system might allow hackers to inject code into WordPress and gain control of one or more functions. Opting for comment approval is wise here.<\/p>\n
Compromised Plugins<\/h2>\n
The great thing about WordPress is the wide variety of plugins available to everyone. This is also a security liability, however. Always be sure to carefully research and read reviews for any plugin before downloading. You might otherwise inadvertently download a plugin that functions as a trojan horse, allowing access to your website through it. A general rule of thumb is to look at both the rating and the number of reviews for any plugin via its download page on WordPress. Additionally, be sure to disable any plugins on your website not currently in use to further minimize this risk.<\/p>\n
Now that you know which security threats are the most common forms of attack, you can be aware, take charge and prevent these situations from occurring. WordPress has an immense amount of power but it requires common sense to function as intended. What are some other potential security issues with your website that you’ve observed or considered? Tell us below and let’s share our feedback for a stronger and more secure community.<\/p>\n
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