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How to Protect a Website from Hackers
10 steps to secure your website.
Cyber attacks are not a question of "if", but "when". Thousands of attacks hit websites every second worldwide, and small sites are often easier targets because they have weaker defences. The good news: 95% of attacks rely on known vulnerabilities you can prevent with basic hygiene.
How to Protect a Website from Hackers
Update CMS and plugins regularly
Most attacks target outdated WordPress core, themes or plugins. Enable automatic minor updates and review major updates monthly.
Use strong passwords and 2FA
Use a 16+ character random password and enable two-factor authentication (Google Authenticator, Authy) on the admin account.
Install an SSL certificate
Force HTTPS site-wide with Let's Encrypt or a paid SSL. Without HTTPS credentials are sent in plain text.
Take regular backups
Schedule daily off-site backups (UpdraftPlus, JetBackup). Test restores quarterly so you know the backup actually works.
Use a firewall (WAF)
A Web Application Firewall (Cloudflare, Wordfence, Imunify360) blocks SQL injection, XSS and brute-force attempts before they reach your site.
Limit login attempts
Install Limit Login Attempts Reloaded — block IPs after 3-5 failed logins. Move /wp-admin to a custom URL with WPS Hide Login.
Disable file editing from admin
Add define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true); to wp-config.php so attackers cannot edit themes or plugins through the admin panel.
Scan for malware regularly
Run weekly scans with Wordfence, Sucuri or Imunify360. BeoHosting includes Imunify360 server-wide malware scanning.
Harden file permissions
Set folders to 755 and files to 644. Make wp-config.php read-only (440) so attackers cannot rewrite it.
Monitor and respond to incidents
Use uptime and integrity monitoring (UptimeRobot, Sucuri SiteCheck). On compromise: take the site offline, restore from a clean backup, change all credentials.
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(+381) 60 3535 720How often do websites get hacked?
According to global statistics, 2,800 cyber attacks happen every second, and the average time to detect a breach is 197 days. Small sites are often targets because they have weaker protection. WordPress sites with outdated plugins are particularly vulnerable. Regular updates and secure hosting dramatically reduce the risk.
Does a free SSL really protect my site?
SSL protects data in transit between your site and visitors — it encrypts passwords, personal data and payment info. However, SSL alone does not protect against server hacks or CMS vulnerabilities. SSL is one of 10 security steps you should apply together for complete protection.
What do I do if my site is already hacked?
Immediately change all passwords (hosting, CMS admin, FTP, database). Contact your hosting provider — BeoHosting Imunify360 automatically detects and quarantines infected files. Restore the site from the last clean backup. Update all plugins and themes to the latest versions. Scan the entire site for remaining malware.
Which WordPress security plugins are best?
We recommend Wordfence (free firewall + malware scanner), Sucuri Security (monitoring + CDN firewall), or iThemes Security (30+ security settings). For two-factor authentication use WP 2FA or Google Authenticator. Do not install more than one firewall plugin — they can conflict.
How does BeoHosting protect my site from hackers?
BeoHosting uses a multi-layered protection system: network-level DDoS protection blocks volumetric attacks, Imunify360 scans files in real-time and automatically blocks malware, ModSecurity WAF with OWASP rules blocks web attacks (SQL injection, XSS), CloudLinux isolates accounts from each other, and automatic daily backup provides rollback capability in case of incident.
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