WordPress powers millions of websites worldwide. On Ceyora WordPress hosting in Sri Lanka, following security best practices keeps your site safe from common attacks.
Essential security steps
- Keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated
- Use strong unique passwords for admin, FTP, and database
- Change the default admin username — never use "admin"
- Install a security plugin (Wordfence, iThemes Security, or similar)
- Enable two-factor authentication on wp-admin if available
- Limit login attempts to block brute-force attacks
File and server security
- Set file permissions correctly (644 files, 755 folders)
- Disable file editing in wp-config:
define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true); - Remove unused themes and plugins
- Use HTTPS with Ceyora free SSL on all pages
If your site is hacked
Take the site offline if possible, restore from a clean backup, change all passwords, scan files for malware, and open a Ceyora support ticket for server-level assistance.