Improving Security for Your WordPress Sites (And Your Visitors)

WordPress cybersecurity must be a top priority for all site administrators today. A secure WordPress site is crucial for protecting your own data as well as the data and privacy of your site’s visitors. In fact, poor security can even hurt your site’s search engine rankings and Google reputation. Luckily, strengthening your WordPress site’s cybersecurity starts with a few easy steps that anyone can use. Here’s an overview of the key risks facing WordPress sites and what you can do to defend against them. Common WordPress Cybersecurity Risks Cyber threats have been on the rise across the board over the past few years. For instance, ransomware attacks rose an estimated 92.7% in 2021. Ransomware is arguably the most severe threat facing WordPress sites. If a hacker gets into your system, they could potentially take down your site or hold it, or your data, for ransom. In addition to ransomware, WordPress sites can also be weaponized by hackers to attack site visitors. A hacker could plant malicious ads on your site or force your site to redirect visitors to another, untrustworthy site. Search engines will pick up on this suspicious activity and mark your site as untrustworthy, hurting your reputation while…

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