WordPress's popularity makes it a common target for automated attacks, but a handful of basic practices prevent the vast majority of issues.
1. Use strong, unique login credentials
Avoid "admin" as a username and use a strong, unique password. This alone blocks a large share of automated login attempts.
2. Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated
Most security vulnerabilities are patched quickly after discovery — the risk comes from running outdated software, not from WordPress itself being inherently insecure.
3. Limit login attempts
Plugins or hosting-level tools that limit repeated failed login attempts make brute-force attacks far less effective.
4. Use hosting with built-in security monitoring
Hosting providers like Hostinger include basic security monitoring as part of hosting plans, adding a layer of protection beyond what you configure manually.
5. Keep regular backups
Security isn't only about prevention — having a recent backup means a worst-case scenario is recoverable rather than catastrophic.
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