I don't know about you, but when I was first securing my WordPress site, and I had been researching to see what others were doing to maintain their blog safe, I found so much information that I was completely confused. And some of the information was actually over the top or superstitious. People told me rename this folder to rename this file and install these ten plugins. It seemed to be a lot of effort and work.
Install the fix hacked wordpress database Firewall Plugin. This plugin investigates requests to recognize and quit most obvious attacks.
I protect an access to important files on the blog's server by placing an index.html file in the particular directory, which hides the files out of public view.
Exploit Scanner goes through the files on your website comment database and post tables. It notifies you for plugin names that are unusual. It doesn't remove anything, it warns you for possible threats.
Along with adding a secret key to your wp-config.php document, also consider changing your user password into something that's strong and unique. A good idea is to avoid phrases, use upper and lowercase letters, and include amounts, although you will be told the strength of your password by wordPress. It's also a good idea to change your password frequently - say once.
There are always going to be risks being investigate this site online (or even just being alive!) And it's easy to get caught up in the panic. As soon as we get caught up in the panic, we often put the breaks on. This isn't a fantastic reaction. Just take some common sense precautions forge ahead. If something bad does happen, it will have to be addressed then and of quaking in your boots 23, no amount will have helped. If nothing does, all is good and you haven't made yourself sick.