Wordpress Security » Fundamentals http://wpsecure.org How to Secure Your WordPress Blog Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:47:50 +0000 en hourly 1 The Basics of Blog Security http://wpsecure.org/the-basics-of-blog-security/ http://wpsecure.org/the-basics-of-blog-security/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:59:13 +0000 David Turnbull http://wpsecure.org/?p=74 I’m doubtful that I’ll cover every Wordpress security trick within this guide. There’s simply too many options available. What I can do though is provide you with some fundamentals that can then be applied towards your own efforts in securing your blog.

Unpredictability

Hackers thrive on predictability. They predict that many peoples passwords are in fact “password”, or that their username is probably their real name or some default value such as “admin”. Be unpredictable.

Common sense

Use complex passwords. Don’t submit sensitive information to dodgy sites. Scan your computer for viruses (or just use a Mac). The common sense side of things may be dull and unsexy but it works (otherwise it wouldn’t be common sense).

Prevent

Put security measures in place today, so you don’t need to worry about fixing anything tomorrow.

…and Cure

But no security system is perfect, so make sure you have a comprehensive backup system in place in case you need to recover.

Simplify

Have less to secure. Delete unnecessary online accounts, and share as little data as you can via social networks.

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