{"id":17062,"date":"2023-02-06T12:57:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T12:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.zakratheme.com\/blog\/?p=17062"},"modified":"2023-08-16T01:09:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T01:09:45","slug":"wordpress-security-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Security Checklist &#8211; 17 Ways to Protect Your Site&nbsp;&nbsp;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you searching for a WordPress security checklist to secure your site? Do you want to know how to improve WordPress security?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your answers to the above questions are yes, this article is just for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is undoubtedly one of the best content management systems (CMS). But it\u2019s also a fact that a large number of WordPress sites face security issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, in this article, we\u2019ve created a WordPress security checklist that you can implement on your site to prevent such issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #004846;color:#004846\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #004846;color:#004846\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#why-should-you-prioritize-wordpress-security\" >Why Should You Prioritize WordPress Security?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#17-ways-to-improve-wordpress-security-%e2%80%93-ultimate-checklist\" >17 Ways to Improve WordPress Security &#8211; Ultimate Checklist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#secure-your-wordpress-login-page\" >Secure Your WordPress Login Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#secure-your-installed-themes-and-plugins\" >Secure Your Installed Themes and Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#secure-your-administrative-panel\" >Secure Your Administrative Panel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#obtain-security-through-hosting\" >Obtain Security Through Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#common-wordpress-security-issues\" >Common WordPress Security Issues&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#brute-force-attack\" >Brute force Attack&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#sql-injection\" >SQL Injection&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#ddos-attack\" >DDoS Attack&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#cross-site-scripting-xss\" >Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist\/#wrapping-it-up\" >Wrapping It Up!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-should-you-prioritize-wordpress-security\"><\/span>Why Should You Prioritize WordPress Security?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-to-use-it\/\">WordPress<\/a> is an open-source <a href=\"https:\/\/themegrill.com\/blog\/what-is-content-management-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CMS<\/a> allowing anyone to use, modify, and distribute it. Anyone can use the platform and integrate third-party features or functionalities like <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/what-is-a-wordpress-theme\/\">themes<\/a> and plugins.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordpress-banner.png\" alt=\"WordPress Security Checklist\" class=\"wp-image-17100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordpress-banner.png 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordpress-banner-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordpress-banner-768x349.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But this freedom has made the platform vulnerable to multiple security threats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t mean WordPress is not good for creating websites. It\u2019s undoubtedly the best CMS one can ever use.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as you <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/create-wordpress-website-with-elementor\/\">create a WordPress site<\/a>, there\u2019re many things you should take care of. And security should be your top priority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few reasons why WordPress security is important:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To prevent attackers:<\/strong> Implementing fool-proof security measures on your site deters attackers. That\u2019s because targeting vulnerable sites is easier for them than the ones with highly maintained security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To protect sensitive information:<\/strong> Prioritizing WordPress security helps you protect sensitive information like the personal data of users, payment details, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To maintain brand reputation:<\/strong> Security attacks like data breach cause downtime and decrease traffic. This ultimately harms your brand reputation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To prevent financial loss:<\/strong> Security attacks can result in financial loss as you may need to spare expenses for restoring your site and legal fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But protecting your site from cyber-attacks is also easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t require extensive coding or technical knowledge. You just need to know what you can do and implement that knowledge on your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, let\u2019s jump into the WordPress security guide that helps improve your site\u2019s security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-ways-to-improve-wordpress-security-%e2%80%93-ultimate-checklist\"><\/span>17 Ways to Improve WordPress Security &#8211; Ultimate Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 17 tips you can implement to secure your login page, installed themes and plugins, admin panel, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"secure-your-wordpress-login-page\"><\/span>Secure Your WordPress Login Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use Strong Passwords&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To secure your WordPress login page, you should always use a password that no one can guess. Better yet, the pattern of the password should be unique.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the data from <a href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/most-common-passwords-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NordPass<\/a>, the most common password is \u201cpassword.\u201d Such passwords are easily guessable and leave your website vulnerable to attackers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, use a password with at least 12 characters. Also, your password should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, some numbers, and special characters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use password generators like <a href=\"https:\/\/delinea.com\/resources\/password-generator-it-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Delinea<\/a> to create strong passwords for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delinea-1.jpg\" alt=\"Delinea\" class=\"wp-image-17089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delinea-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delinea-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delinea-1-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, it would also help if you regularly change your password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Enable Two Factor Authentication&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabling two-factor authentication is like adding an extra layer of security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first authentication is your username and password, while the second uses a separate app or device.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can set your email or phone number for the second authentication. It will then authenticate the user while logging in by sending a security code to a phone or email.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can only log in if they enter the same code. To do so, you must install and activate a plugin that adds two-factor authentication functionality. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/two-factor-plugin-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two Factor Plugin\" class=\"wp-image-17094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/two-factor-plugin-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/two-factor-plugin-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/two-factor-plugin-1-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of such plugins are <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/two-factor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Two-Factor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/two-factor-authentication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Two Factor Authentication<\/a>, and so on. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Limit Login Attempts&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you set the limit for login attempts, attackers get banned from logging into your WordPress site after crossing the limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/login-attempts-remaining.png\" alt=\"Login Attempts Remaining\" class=\"wp-image-17131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/login-attempts-remaining.png 380w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/login-attempts-remaining-253x300.png 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They can no longer enter the username and password by guessing multiple times. It also prevents brute force attacks, one of the easiest ways to attack any website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We shall talk more about brute-force attacks in the next section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a hacker or attacker fails to log in by attempting multiple times, they\u2019ll move on to other vulnerable sites. Also, they\u2019ll get blocked after failing to enter the correct password.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/limit-login-attempts-reloaded-1.jpg\" alt=\"Limit Login Attempts Reloaded\" class=\"wp-image-17093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/limit-login-attempts-reloaded-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/limit-login-attempts-reloaded-1-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/limit-login-attempts-reloaded-1-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To limit login attempts, you can use a plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/limit-login-attempts-reloaded\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Limit Login Attempts Reloaded<\/a>, offering the functionality. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Change the Default Login URL&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways for attackers to attack your WordPress site is through the login URL. It\u2019s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wordpress-login-url\/\">find the default WordPress login URL<\/a> if you haven\u2019t changed it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default login URL for any WordPress website is <strong>domain-name\/wp-login<\/strong> or <strong>domain-name\/wp-admin<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the login URL of the website example.com is <strong>www.example.com\/wp-admin<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/themegrill.com\/blog\/change-wordpress-login-page-url\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">change your login page URL<\/a> and use a custom login URL. A unique login URL is difficult to find for attackers. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/user-registration-plugin-1.jpg\" alt=\"User Registration Plugin\" class=\"wp-image-17097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/user-registration-plugin-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/user-registration-plugin-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/user-registration-plugin-1-768x349.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpuserregistration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">User Registration<\/a> plugin to change the default login URL.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Change Default Username \u2013 admin \u202f&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Usernames like admin and administrator are generic and easy to guess. Therefore, you should change the username from admin to something unique so that nobody can crack it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an email address to log in is even better than a username.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress doesn\u2019t allow changing usernames by default.&nbsp;But you can change the username by creating a new admin and deleting the old one. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a new user by navigating to <strong>Users &gt;&gt; Add New <\/strong>and giving the role of <strong>Administrator<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/create-new-admin.jpg\" alt=\"Create New Admin\" class=\"wp-image-17103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/create-new-admin.jpg 722w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/create-new-admin-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the username changer plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/username-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Easy Username Updater<\/a> or update the username from phpMyAdmin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"secure-your-installed-themes-and-plugins\"><\/span>Secure Your Installed Themes and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Download Themes and Plugin from Trusted Sources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress offers many <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-plugins\/\">amazing plugins<\/a> and themes to add extra functionalities to your site. But it would be best if you were very careful in choosing those themes and plugins.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For using <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-themes-templates\/\">free themes<\/a> and plugins, always download them from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WordPress repository<\/a>. Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-the-right-wordpress-theme\/\">choose the theme<\/a> or plugin by looking at their user reviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for the premium themes and plugins, you should buy them from the official website of the respective theme and plugin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can buy the premium version of the WordPress theme &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/zakratheme.com\/\">Zakra<\/a>, from its official website, <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/\">zakratheme.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/zakra-wordpress-theme.jpg\" alt=\"Zakra WordPress Theme\" class=\"wp-image-17101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/zakra-wordpress-theme.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/zakra-wordpress-theme-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/zakra-wordpress-theme-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can also buy themes from a reputed marketplace like Envato\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/go\/themeforest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ThemeForest<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/how-to-hide-theme-details-in-wordpress\/\">hide the theme details<\/a> you\u2019re using on your WordPress site for further security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Update Themes and Plugins&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As WordPress regularly updates its core, third-party themes and plugins also release frequent updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you should update them as soon as you get the notification of the new version.&nbsp;With every new version, themes and plugins fix their bugs and security gaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, they\u2019re made compatible to fit with the newly released version of WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check whether you have the latest version of themes and plugins, you can go to <strong>Updates<\/strong> on your dashboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/check-for-updates.jpg\" alt=\"Check for Updates\" class=\"wp-image-17104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/check-for-updates.jpg 611w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/check-for-updates-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, themes and plugins that aren\u2019t updated for too long pose security risks for your site.&nbsp;So, immediately <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/change-wordpress-theme-without-losing-content\/\">change the theme<\/a> and plugin if they\u2019re no longer updating.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress\/\">updating WordPress, themes, and plugins to the latest version<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Use WordPress Security Plugin&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing that you should do to maintain your site\u2019s security is to use a security plugin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019re lots of security plugins that are built to look after the WordPress site\u2019s security.&nbsp;Thus, find a trustworthy security plugin and install it on your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, you should choose an up-to-date, verified, secured security plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sucuri-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sucuri Security<\/a> that can prevent possible WordPress attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sucuri-security.jpg\" alt=\"Sucuri Security\" class=\"wp-image-17106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sucuri-security.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sucuri-security-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sucuri-security-768x361.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-security-plugins\/\">list of some excellent security plugins<\/a> that you can refer to.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Delete Unused Themes and Plugins&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After running a WordPress website for years or months, you might have tried and tested many themes and plugins.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s also a high probability that you might not have deleted those unused themes and plugins as shown in the image below. All the themes except Zakra are inactive themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/deactivated-themes.jpg\" alt=\"Deactivated Themes\" class=\"wp-image-16992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/deactivated-themes.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/deactivated-themes-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/deactivated-themes-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But you should know that your unused themes and plugins are vulnerable to security threats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they remain on your site without any update, they can invite other malware to your site. So, make sure that you remove inactive themes and plugins from your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-themes-from-wordpress\/\">deleting unused themes<\/a> that you can follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"secure-your-administrative-panel\"><\/span>Secure Your Administrative Panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Regularly Update WordPress Core Software&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress brings many fixes to its bug and security-related issues with each update. Failing to update your core WordPress means inviting attackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t worry! It\u2019s super easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress\/\">update WordPress core<\/a> with a single click. For your convenience, WordPress notifies you of every major update right on your dashboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-wordpress-core-1.jpg\" alt=\"Update WordPress Core\" class=\"wp-image-17095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-wordpress-core-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-wordpress-core-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-wordpress-core-1-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, keep your WordPress up to date to prevent any attacks. However, please <a href=\"https:\/\/themegrill.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-wordpress-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a website backup<\/a> before updating the core WordPress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Create a Backup Regularly&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a backup of the entire website helps restore your website in case of security attacks. This way, you don\u2019t lose any important data due to the security breach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it can be a huge advantage later if you mistakenly make some changes to your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the website, you should also create a backup of your database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/updraftplus-1.jpg\" alt=\"UpdraftPlus\" class=\"wp-image-17096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/updraftplus-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/updraftplus-1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/updraftplus-1-768x342.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that it takes no time to back up your site.&nbsp;You can simply install a backup plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UpdraftPlus<\/a>, which handles the rest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-backup-restore-plugins\/\">backup plugins<\/a> that you can choose from. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Enable Web Application Firewall&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A web application firewall (WAF) can block all malicious web traffic before they reach your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic between the Internet and a web application.&nbsp;The WAF allows sending only genuine traffic to your web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it protects web applications from attacks like cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence-security-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wordfence Security\" class=\"wp-image-17099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence-security-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence-security-1-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence-security-1-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable a WAF, you can install a good security WordPress plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wordfence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sucuri-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sucuri Security<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cloudflare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cloudflare<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Hide wp-config File&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The wp-config file consists of all the information related to the configuration of a WordPress site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has parameters connecting to the database, security keys, passwords, and many more.&nbsp;If the attacker accesses this file from your website, it can cause a serious issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you should hide the wp-config file from attackers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the wp-config file is located in the public_html folder. Thus, you can simply change the location of the file.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Grant Access as per User Role&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has the feature of assigning user roles. By default, there are 5 <a href=\"https:\/\/themegrill.com\/blog\/wordpress-user-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user roles in WordPress<\/a> with specific privileges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you should grant user access to your website per their role.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you have a blog team, give them the role of author or editor to publish, edit, and update the article only. They don\u2019t require administrator rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The administration is one of the most important roles, and you should distribute it to only those who require it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Regularly Scan the Website&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, prevention is better than cure. Hence, you should regularly scan your website.&nbsp;&nbsp;This assures your site is safe from malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from our list of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-security-plugins\/\">security plugins<\/a> and install any one plugin on your site. Even if it detects some malware, you can remove them on time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/jetpack-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jetpack\" class=\"wp-image-17092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/jetpack-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/jetpack-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/jetpack-1-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins like <a href=\"https:\/\/jetpack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jetpack<\/a> can automatically detect changes in your files, find malicious behavior, and protect your site.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also notify you about critical issues, monitor downtime, and automatically fix common threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"obtain-security-through-hosting\"><\/span>Obtain Security Through Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Choose a Secured WordPress Hosting Service&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The hosting service that you\u2019ve bought is the home of your website. Therefore, you need to be highly conscious while choosing the hosting service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They should&nbsp;provide strict security and, at the same time, support HTTPS, provide SSL certificates, and manage backups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bluehost-1.png\" alt=\"Bluehost\" class=\"wp-image-17088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bluehost-1.png 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bluehost-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bluehost-1-768x375.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting-providers\/\">web hosting providers<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/go\/bluehost-wordpress-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bluehost<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/go\/hostinger-wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hostinger<\/a>, provide a complete solution for hosting your WordPress site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Install SSL certificates&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), or TLS (Transport Layer Security), is a protocol for establishing encrypted and authenticated links between computer networks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It ensures the secure transfer of important across your site and browsers.&nbsp;The SSL certificate provides a cryptographic key pair consisting of a public and private key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public key allows a web browser to initiate encrypted communication with a web server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the private key is kept on the server and used to sign web pages and other documents digitally.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hosting service providers for WordPress offer SSL certificates, handling the setup process for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/godaddy-1.jpg\" alt=\"GoDaddy\" class=\"wp-image-17091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/godaddy-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/godaddy-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/godaddy-1-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/themegrill.com\/blog\/adding-wordpress-ssl-https\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">add an SSL certificate<\/a> from certificate authorities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cloudflare<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GoDaddy<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-wordpress-security-issues\"><\/span>Common WordPress Security Issues&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"brute-force-attack\"><\/span>Brute force Attack&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A brute force attack is one of the most common WordPress security issues. In case of a brute force attack, the attacker attempts multiple logins by guessing the password.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attackers usually target the website\u2019s login page and attempt to gain unauthorized access. They try to log in until their guessed username and password are correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you should use a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpeverest.com\/blog\/enable-strong-password-in-wordpress-registration-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong password<\/a>, limit login attempts, use two-factor authentication, and change the default login URL and username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sql-injection\"><\/span>SQL Injection&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An SQL injection targets the database of your WordPress site. Attackers try injecting malicious SQL queries into the database to access unauthorized information.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When those scripts get executed, the attackers can manipulate or remove the database table\u2019s rows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of WordPress, through SQL injection, attackers can also attack the plugin and themes that interact with the website\u2019s database.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, regularly updating the plugins and themes, using a firewall, and creating a website backup can reduce the risk of SQL injection attacks on your WordPress site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ddos-attack\"><\/span>DDoS Attack&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack overloads a website or server with an unusually large traffic volume. As a result, the user can\u2019t access the website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attackers perform the attack by creating computer bots to send a huge amount of traffic to the target website at the same time&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent such attacks, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpeverest.com\/blog\/best-cdn-services-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content delivery network (CDN)<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/cdn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cloudflare<\/a> to distribute incoming traffic and a web application firewall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cloudflare-cdn-service.jpg\" alt=\"Cloudflare CDN Service\" class=\"wp-image-17130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cloudflare-cdn-service.jpg 760w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cloudflare-cdn-service-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also regularly monitor the network traffic of your site and use a secured hosting service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cross-site-scripting-xss\"><\/span>Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is another kind of cyber-attack in which an attacker tries to inject malicious executable code or script into a website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attackers can perform an XSS attack through user-generated content like comments, contact forms, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/how-to-create-user-registration-form-in-wordpress\/\">user registration form<\/a> submissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, you should always validate user input and use secured <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-contact-form-plugins\/\">contact form plugins<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/everestforms.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Everest Forms<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/best-free-user-registration-plugins\/\">user registration plugins<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/wpuserregistration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">User Registration<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/everest-forms-1.png\" alt=\"Everest Forms\" class=\"wp-image-17090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/everest-forms-1.png 770w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/everest-forms-1-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/zakratheme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/everest-forms-1-768x317.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides that, you should also follow other security measures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wrapping-it-up\"><\/span>Wrapping It Up!&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, that\u2019s all from us on the WordPress security checklist. 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