Securing Your WordPress Blog

February 26, 2009

Earlier this week I posted about WordPress Security here.
I’m mentioning it here again because I can’t stress enough how important it is to be vigilant especially if you are earning a living from your blog.

Backup your blog regularily so even if something does happen you have a recent backup to import into your database. And no matter what people say, always upgrade to the most recent version of WordPress so that you always have the most up-to-date security fixes installed.

Keep your computer’s anti-virus program updated also. Do regular scans of your computer to remove any trojans or other malware. A keylogger could get access to your WordPress blog, a browser hijacker could be tracking your Internet activity. That is why it is so important to visit trusted sites, keep everything updated, and scan and clean your computer’s hard-drives regularily.

The Internet is full of information and opportunities. There are lots and lots of great people online. There are always more good people than bad, thankfully. Don’t take any chances, though, ok? A few steps is all it takes to make your Internet experience safe, and to secure your WordPress blog.