Year and a half educated us that WordPress security shouldn't be taken lightly by any means. Between 15% and 20% of the planet's high traffic sites are powered by WordPress. The fact it is an Open Source platform and everyone has access to its Source Code makes it a prey for hackers.
I back my blogs using a free plugin WP DB Backup up. I will restore my website to the last settings if anything happens. I use my site to be scanned by WP Security Scan plugin that is free and WordPress Firewall to block requests that are suspicious-looking to fix wordpress malware attack.
I protect an access to important files on the site's server by placing an index.html file in the particular directory, that hides the files from public view.
Luckily, keeping your WordPress site up-to-date is one of the easiest things you can do. For the past couple of versions, WordPress has included the ability to set up updates. A new update becomes available.
Now it's time to sign up for a Facebook accounts that is new and use site web this individual's name and identity to pose as your buddy. After I get it all set up, I'll be telling you Check This Out posing as your friend and asking you to be friends with me on Facebook (or Twitter, or whichever societal site).
However, I recommend that you install the Login LockDown plugin instead of any.htaccess controls. From being allowed after three unsuccessful login attempts from a certain IP address for one hour login requests will stop. You can still access your panel whilst away from your office, and yet you have good protection against hackers if you do that.