Introduction
WordPress is an extremely popular CMS. As a result, there are several ways to exploit its security flaws. In this article, we suggest some steps you can take to help thwart hackers.
It should be noted that no CMS is 100 % hack-proof; this is even more true for a program as popular as WordPress. That said, you have nothing to lose by stacking the odds in your favor.
Practices to Secure a WordPress CMS
Basic tips
First, we invite you to take a look at our general page on Tips for Securing your Web Hosting. It contains several tips that apply to most hosting providers, including those using WordPress.
Two-factor authentication via htaccess
We have also explained the procedure for Protecting your WordPress with double authentication via htaccess. Two-factor authentication is one of the recommended ways to secure your WordPress site.
XML-RPC stands for “XML remote procedure call.” It is a component that allows other applications to connect to WordPress and perform operations on it.