Basic WordPress Security Tips for Site Owners
WordPress security starts with simple habits that are easy to keep repeating.
WordPress security starts with simple habits that are easy to keep repeating.
Backup contact methods can help you recover accounts, but only if they are current and protected.
Website hygiene is the routine work that keeps a small project healthier over time.
SIM swapping is when someone tries to move your phone number to a device they control.
Malware often arrives through fake downloads, unexpected attachments, cracked software, or convincing update prompts.
Reusing passwords feels convenient, but it lets one exposed login become a key to unrelated accounts.
A password manager is a secure place to store unique passwords so you do not have to remember or reuse them.
MFA and 2FA both add another proof of identity beyond a password, which makes account takeover harder.
Text message codes are better than no MFA, but authenticator apps and security keys are usually stronger choices when offered.
Finding your email in a breach does not always mean your account is currently hacked, but it does mean you should review your security.