WordPress is currently one of the most popular content management systems (CMS). With its rising popularity, WordPress security and stability have become more difficult over time, and its complexity has increased in 2020–2021. It is all because of the hackers who are always coming up with new ways to hack.

You can fix a compromised WordPress site by implementing some security measures. We have gathered data and information from thousands of websites to provide you with the most comprehensive WordPress security advice for improving the security of your WordPress site in 2021 and preventing it from being hacked.

Install a security plugin for WordPress

Regularly checking your website security for malware is time-consuming, and unless you keep your understanding of coding techniques up to date, you may not even realise you're looking at malware embedded into the code. Other people, thankfully, have recognised that not everyone is a programmer and have created WordPress security plugins to assist. A security plugin looks after your site's security, scans for malware, and keeps an eye on it 24 hours a day, seven days a week to see what's going on.

Make a Secure Password

Passwords are a critical component of website security that is all too frequently disregarded. If you're using a simple password like "123456, abc123, password," you should change it right away. This password is simple to remember, but it is also simple to guess. An advanced user can simply crack your password and gain access to your account without difficulty.

Editing of files should be disabled In your WordPress dashboard, there is a code editor function that allows you to edit your theme and plugins as you're setting up your site. Appearance>Editor is where you'll find it. You may also access the plugin editor by heading to Plugins>Editor.

Set up an SSL Certificate

SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, is now widely used for all types of websites. Initially, SSL was required to make a website safe for specific processes, such as payment processing. Today, however, Google has realised its significance and gives SSL-enabled websites a higher ranking in their search results. SSL is required for any site that handles sensitive data, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Limit the number of times you can log in

WordPress allows users to try to log in as many times as they like by default. While this may aid in remembering which letters are capital, it also exposes you to brute force attacks. Users can try a limited number of times until they are temporarily blocked by restricting the number of login attempts. The hacker is locked out before they can execute their attack, limiting your chances of a brute force attack.