How to Protect Your Website from Malware and Hackers

Most websites get hacked through a handful of common weaknesses. Close them, and you'll stop the vast majority of attacks.

Hackers rarely target small business websites personally. Instead, automated bots scan millions of sites looking for known weaknesses. The good news is that basic security stops most of them.

Keep everything updated

Outdated CMS software, plugins and themes are the number one entry point. Update regularly, or use a maintenance plan.

Use strong passwords and 2FA

Unique, long passwords and two-factor authentication for admin, hosting and domain accounts.

Limit admin access

Give each person their own account with only the permissions they need, and remove old users.

Install a firewall

A web application firewall blocks malicious traffic before it reaches your site.

Back up regularly

Automatic, off-site backups mean you can recover quickly if the worst happens.

Avoid nulled themes and plugins

"Free" versions of premium software often contain hidden malware.

Use HTTPS everywhere

An SSL certificate protects data in transit.

Monitor

Malware scanning and uptime monitoring help you catch problems early.

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