How to protect your website from hackers

Have you ever thought about the damage you could suffer if your website got hacked? What data could easily be stolen and what business loss would you suffer?

Hacking doesn't only happen in the movies – it happens in real life every day, and it can affect you too.

Check out some of the essential steps you can take to protect your website:

Updates

Always make sure your website is updated to the latest version. You do that for your phone every time an update comes out, the same is required for your website.

Strong passwords

The password 12345, or even just the word PASSWORD, is like leaving the door to your house open for a burglar, when you're on vacation. Choose a complicated password that is not easy to guess. Combine uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Security plugins

Install software plugins to improve website security. If your website is built on e.g. WordPress, then you can find them on the official WordPress.org website under "Extend → Plugins".

Regular security checks

Check your website regularly for any strange or suspicious activity. If you find anything unusual, act quickly.

Data backups

Back up your online data regularly. If your website happens to be hacked, you will be able to restore it quickly.

Educate yourself and your team

Explain to your employees how important internet security is. Everyone needs to be up to speed on how to identify suspicious activity.

Don't let your website become a target for hackers.

Act now!