Avoid getting hacked!

So my wordpress site was hacked by some loser. Well I am glad to say that it is bakc up and running. Any advice on how to prevent this again in the future?

 

the only method to prevent wp hacking attempts is - DON'T install any nulled plugins and try to put permissions to folders and files according to wordpress document.

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Try plugin called Extra Security.

 

I agree with thexboy, i guess nulled stuff (plugins or themes are a no go)

There are tons of stuff you need to do in order to improve your blog's security (do google researches). They may differ, but changing admin loginname, wp table prefix, secure wp-admin, plugins folder, using security plugins, also limit the registration in your blog may help.

Backing up your blog is also very important, in my opinion.

 

There are 100s of plugins for security alone, but I would recommend you following some basic steps to prevent being hacked.
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/3-must-apply-security-tips-for-wordpress/

 

change admin page directory with hard password to guess or crack the hash ( wordpress use md5 wordpress hash password it is easy to decrypt),
check your site with Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner .

 

Use Wordpress plugins like Admin SSL and stealth login would prevent such attempts.

 

This article is a mix of setup and security tips, with a lot of good advice in the comments:
20 Steps to a Flexible and Secure WordPress Installation

 

Nah Nah Nah Nah!! You All Missed Up One thing!

Hackers basically Use FTP Injections To Hack Down Websites!! No plugins Would Help Against It!

I had a client recently who wanted his 5 websites to be fixed up from FTP Injections!

Plugins do help!! But there are Much more things to Worry About from the Server Side! Plugins may protect WORDPRESS! But Not Your Hosting As a Whole!

~Exp~

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most hackers upload a script before hacking..so beware of those files with .com extension or some bashscripts.
an anti virus plugin for wordpress works great to aviod hacking

 

Not Again!!

Sites Can Be Hacked Up By 2 ways!

Script Side (Or CMS Or What Ever - generally Said SCRIPT ) And Server Side!

What If Server is Cracked? I mean, CPanel Info is Tracked? Or What If FTP info was Tracked by someone?

Well, We can Call Against Wordpress Or simply depend on Its Plugins! But should have a perspective view to the whole matching strings!

~Exp~

 

Try to block the most used methods of hacking WP sites by modifying your script. if you can do it give it to a programmer to help with it.

 

word press has low security regarding hackers.. well i had the same experience.. try the security plugin for wordpress or else you can do something else with your site