![]() Virus and bot attacks on websites most often begin with software vulnerabilities, weak administrative access protection, and a lack of automated traffic control. The good news: most problems can be significantly mitigated with a set of basic, yet systematic, security measures. The first step is to clean up the site and its environment: install updates for the CMS, plugins, themes, and server software. Many successful attacks exploit known vulnerabilities for which patches have long been released. At the same time, it's worth taking inventory of components: disable unused plugins, modules, and services, and check for any outdated libraries or scripts. Strengthen your logins: admin, forms, and authentication Viruses often enter a website through compromised administrator accounts or abuse of forms. For administrator access, use multi-factor authentication, complex, unique passwords, and rate limiting. If possible, restrict access to the control panel by IP or via a VPN/proxy. For ... Read more » |

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