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14 years ago

It's perhaps not what you want to hear, but you would really benefit from sticking with Bulletproof.

It's actually not as complicated as it looks once you set it up a couple of times.

There's a lot of different labels, but the actual process boils down to just this:

Backup your .htaccess file
Create the two new ones it makes for you
Activate the four "Bulletproof Security Mode" options they make available
Do another backup of all the new .htaccess files

I also recommend:

Secure WordPress
WordPress › Secure WordPress « WordPress Plugins

Semisecure Login Reimagined
WordPress › Semisecure Login Reimagined « WordPress Plugins

Bad Behaviour
WordPress › Bad Behavior « WordPress Plugins

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dsouravs

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kezz

It's perhaps not what you want to hear, but you would really benefit from sticking with Bulletproof.

It's actually not as complicated as it looks once you set it up a couple of times.

There's a lot of different labels, but the actual process boils down to just this:

Backup your .htaccess file
Create the two new ones it makes for you
Activate the four "Bulletproof Security Mode" options they make available
Do another backup of all the new .htaccess files

I also recommend:

Secure WordPress
WordPress › Secure WordPress « WordPress Plugins

Semisecure Login Reimagined
WordPress › Semisecure Login Reimagined « WordPress Plugins

Bad Behaviour
WordPress › Bad Behavior « WordPress Plugins

Thank you.
I see you are also from Australia. The client whose site got hacked is also from Australia

Thankyou

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vCr8

14 years ago

Thanks Kezz. This came just in time. Very nicely put too.

Originally Posted by Kezz

It's perhaps not what you want to hear, but you would really benefit from sticking with Bulletproof.

It's actually not as complicated as it looks once you set it up a couple of times.

There's a lot of different labels, but the actual process boils down to just this:

Backup your .htaccess file
Create the two new ones it makes for you
Activate the four "Bulletproof Security Mode" options they make available
Do another backup of all the new .htaccess files

I also recommend:

Secure WordPress
WordPress › Secure WordPress « WordPress Plugins

Semisecure Login Reimagined
WordPress › Semisecure Login Reimagined « WordPress Plugins

Bad Behaviour
WordPress › Bad Behavior « WordPress Plugins

Thanks

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DJL

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kezz

It's perhaps not what you want to hear, but you would really benefit from sticking with Bulletproof.

It's actually not as complicated as it looks once you set it up a couple of times.

There's a lot of different labels, but the actual process boils down to just this:

Backup your .htaccess file
Create the two new ones it makes for you
Activate the four "Bulletproof Security Mode" options they make available
Do another backup of all the new .htaccess files

I also recommend:

Secure WordPress
WordPress › Secure WordPress « WordPress Plugins

Semisecure Login Reimagined
WordPress › Semisecure Login Reimagined « WordPress Plugins

Bad Behaviour
WordPress › Bad Behavior « WordPress Plugins

@Kezz,
Do you recommend installing all four of the above?
Also, what about WordPress Firewall? Would it be redundant?

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seni2com

14 years ago

Hello ;Just Backup your files or your sql Database from your Panel ,

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JCTorpey

14 years ago

When my site was hacked, I used Sucuri.net, and still do. The company ofers malware/hack removal specifically for WordPress sites, and continous monitoring for a decent price per year. Its $89 for one site per year, and I think $120 something for up to five sites per year. I experienced that damn persistent htaccess hack, and Sucuri fixed it in less than an hour. Good luck

With all the affiliate link mean-ness going around lately, I don't want to add mine here because I am unsure of the rules on affiliate links, but if anyone wants to sign up with Sucuri and feel like using my link, PM me and I'll send it. Thanks!

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CyberSEO

14 years ago

Make sure to read these 10 security tips: 10 WordPress security tips that could save your site | CodeForest - web development and programming blog

Also don't use those WP themes that include old versions of the TimThumb script because it's an easiest way to upload shell to your host. This is very important advice because many rather new premium themes have this vulnerability.

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webalfie

14 years ago

I use WP Security. Seems to have a good deal of options.

My site was hacked a few months ago and really screwed me up. Since I had over 20 websites on the same hosting account, once one was hacked...they all were.

Since then I'm really trying to space my websites over multiple hosting accounts to prevent this. Once one hacker gets into your account, they can wreak havoc on all your websites.

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andersvinther

14 years ago

Sucuri.net are good for cleaning up your site...

Also you can check the WordPress Security Checklist that I've written... should tighten up your site to prevent it from happening again... see The WordPress Security Checklist

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Leveragist

14 years ago

Limit Login Attempts is a MUST-HAVE:
WordPress › Limit Login Attempts « WordPress Plugins

Before installing this plugin, my sites were hacked. After installation? Not once!

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Kingfish85

14 years ago

Installing all of these plugins is not a good idea. Most people have no idea that 95% of their problems stem from plugins.

If you're having major security problems, I'd recommend consulting a security professional, not just installing a bunch of plugins.

2 of the plugins mentioned are not even supported any longer. THAT is a major concern.

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Chris Thompson

14 years ago

Exactly as Kingfish said - plugins are a security risk so use them sparsely when needed only.

See this podcast along with the notes:
http://blog.outsourcefactor.com/podc...urity-podcast/

Especially do the "homework" from that podcast so you can be comfortable dealing with hacks.

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zombiehunter

Banned 14 years ago

I have used successfully the following:
Limit Login Attempts
Secure WordPress
They are both free. If that is the route you want to go.

If you don't mind paying then Bulletproof, is the best IMHO.

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andersvinther

14 years ago

Be aware also that WordPress Security is not just about security plugins.

You also need to think about how you access your hosting account (SFTP), how you manage your passwords, securing your local computer and many other things...

For the full picture have a read of The WordPress Security Checklist...

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