Security Tutorials

WordPress reCAPTCHA: What Is It and 2 Methods to Enable It

Aris Sentika — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:58:01 +0000

reCAPTCHA is Google’s security feature that distinguishes human users from malicious bots. The past versions used puzzles like distorted words or images to filter the traffic, while the new one runs automatically in the background. In WordPress, reCAPTCHA typically appears on the login page to help prevent online threats like brute force attacks and spam [...]

10 Best WordPress Firewall Solutions in 2024 and Why You Should Have One

Brian Fajar Mauladhika — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:22:24 +0000

Cyber threats are ever-evolving, and without proper protection, your website is vulnerable to attacks. To avoid this, securing your WordPress website with a firewall is a must. With so many options in the market, selecting the right WordPress firewall can be challenging. That’s why we compiled a list of the best WordPress firewall plugins that [...]

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for WordPress and Plugin Recommendations

Linda Dwiastuti — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:19:54 +0000

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an industry benchmark in cyber security. It has become a standard, with most apps and user accounts offering a 2FA option. 2FA has proven itself to be an effective security measure that technology giants such as Google and Microsoft are making it mandatory for user accounts. Nowadays, website owners can [...]

4 Effective Ways to Stop WordPress Comment Spam (Plugin, reCAPTCHA, and Built-In Features)

Mulan G. — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:44:30 +0000

WordPress comment spam is a familiar problem website owners have to face. With spam comments spreading on your site, visitors may consider your website to be of poor quality, and search engines may mark your site as unsafe. Reducing these spam comments is vital to maintain your website’s reputation. This article will explore four practical [...]

WordPress Password Protect Page: 2 Easy-To-Follow Methods

Prasasti P. — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:17:25 +0000

When building and maintaining a WordPress website, you might find instances where you want to limit public access to a certain page or post. One of the best security methods for this is to protect your content with a password. It is a simple security measure that restricts users who don’t have the credentials from [...]

How to Prevent WordPress SQL Injection (9 Methods)

Will M. — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:38:02 +0000

One of the most critical factors in developing a website is its security. If your site experiences a WordPress SQL injection, hackers could access and exploit sensitive information in your database. Fortunately, preventing SQL injection attacks is simpler than you might think. You can easily keep your site protected if you update your software, implement [...]

WordPress Hacked: Effective Steps to Restore and Protect Your Website

Jordana Alexandrea — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:39:13 +0000

All websites are susceptible to online threats, including hacking. If mishandled, this cybercrime can pose serious ramifications. For example, a hacked eCommerce site that collects personal information can jeopardize visitors’ data. In WordPress, hacked websites have several indicators. Understanding them lets you quickly alleviate the threats and recover your site before causing further damage. In [...]

10 Common WordPress Security Issues and How to Solve Them

Will M. — Mon, 23 May 2022 13:07:23 +0000

WordPress is a powerful and popular content management system (CMS). However, it isn’t without its faults. Being so widely used, it’s also a common target for hackers. Therefore, site owners can benefit from familiarizing themselves with WordPress security issues and taking measures to prevent them. The good news is that you can take many different [...]

How to Improve WordPress Security: 22 Methods to Protect Your Website

Leonardus Nugraha — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS), with 43.2% of all websites running on its software. Unfortunately, its popularity attracts all sorts of cybercriminals who exploit the platform’s security vulnerabilities. This doesn’t mean that WordPress has a terrible security system – security breaches can also happen due to the users’ lack of security [...]