When it comes to security, it can become a difficult task to choose from the multitude of solutions available. To help simplify this selection process, we have listed some common and effective solutions below.
Securing your blog against hacking
- Keep your WordPress blog, themes and Plugins up to date. An outdated version makes for an easy hacking target and your website could be susceptible to hacking bots.
- Keep the password to its maximum strength. If you have multiple websites, make sure you use a different password for each one.
- Avoid using the “admin” name as a WordPress Admin, which is easily assumed.
Scanning of the wordpress website
There are a large number of plugins that enable the scanning of WordPress websites for malware, trojans, backdoors, worms, viruses and spywares. These plugins also scan for JavaScript code obfuscation, exploits, malicious iframes, malicious code injection, malicious code obfuscation, auto-generated malicious content, redirects and hidden eval code. Here are some WordPress security plugins to consider:
- Quttera Web Malware Scanner (free plugin) | It provides unknown malware detection, external links detection, blacklist status, artificial intelligence scan engine, Cloud technology, detail investigation reports and more.
- WordFence Security (free plugin, can be upgraded to Pro version) | It secures the WordPress website against brute force attacks, backdoors, trojans, malware and other malicious scripts.
- BulletProof Security (free plugin, can be upgraded to Pro version) | It monitors HTTP Error, PHP Error, DB Error, etc., and scans for malicious content. It also provides a feature to backup the WordPress database.
- iThemes Security (free plugin, can be upgraded to Pro version) | It provides 2-factor authentication, malware scanning, online file comparison, WP-CLI integration. It also monitors content and detects bots and other attempts to search vulnerabilities.
- Sucuri Malware Scanning (free plugin, can be upgraded to Pro version) | It provides security activity auditing, file integrity monitoring, malware/blacklist scanning, post-hack security actions and a website firewall (add-on).
Refer to the following external guides to harden your WordPress blog:
Hardening WordPress | WordPress.org
WordPress Security: The Ultimate Guide | wpmudev.org
Improve your WordPress security with these 10 tips | woothemes.com
10 Steps to a Secure WordPress Website | copyblogger.com