WordPress is secure as long as you give it a little care. The vast majority of hacked sites are down to avoidable slip-ups, not flaws in WordPress itself. These habits take almost all the risk off the table.
- Always update. An up-to-date WordPress, theme and plugins close the known holes. Turn on automatic security updates if you can.
- Strong passwords and a username that isn't
admin. Create an administrator with a proper name and delete the classicadminuser. Use long, unique passwords. - Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your WordPress login with a security plugin. It's the most effective barrier against brute-force attacks.
- Only install plugins and themes from trustworthy sources. No "nulled" or pirated versions — they usually come with backdoors.
- Keep backups. A recent backup turns a scare into a chore. Combine your hosting's backups with a backup plugin that stores copies off the server.
Signs something's wrong: odd redirects, ads you didn't add, a sudden slowdown, or browser warnings. If you spot any, change all passwords and restore a clean earlier backup.
Think your site has been compromised? Open a ticket as soon as you can, telling us what you've noticed. The sooner we act, the easier it is to clean up.
