How can I secure My Wordpress Blog?

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    I have a couple of blogs using Wordpress. How can I make them secure from Hackers?
     
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    sakto Active Member

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    Use my host and our staff care your site security and make a daily backup.
     
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    10 Easy Ways to Secure your WordPress Blog
    1. WP Security Scan
    2. Protect your plugins
    3. Update WordPress
    4. Pick a good password
    5. Change the admin user name
    6. Protect your WP-Config.php file
    7. Hide your WordPress version
    8. Limit the number of times user can enter their password (wrongly)
    9. Limit WP-Admin access by IP
    10. Login via SSL
     
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    You can do nearly everything required to secure and harden your Wordpress installation on your own. I have compiled a 6 part series (and more to come) in my Wordpress Security Guide. It's all free, free tools, free plugins, and free advice on how to secure your WP blogs on your own.
     
    jtpratt, Sep 9, 2009 IP