Disable Editing in WP-ADMIN

Disable Editing in WP-ADMIN I am also a big fan of this, too often we’re seeing wp-admin credentials compromised and by allowing someone to edit within your admin panel you give the attack full access to all your files. The easiest way to avoid this is to disable the...

Kill PhP Execution

Kill PhP Execution I have mentioned it before and this is by far the most effective hardening you can apply that will really do something for you: #PROTECT [Directory Name] Order Allow, Deny Deny from all This ensures that PHP files can not be executed from within a...

Securing wp-admin

Securing wp-admin Adding server-side password protection (such as BasicAuth) to /wp-admin/ adds a second layer of protection around your blog’s admin area, the login screen, and your files. This forces an attacker or bot to attack this second layer of protection...

Securing wp-includes A second layer of protection can be added where scripts are generally not intended to be accessed by any user. One way to do that is to block those scripts using mod_rewrite in the .htaccess file. Note: to ensure the code below is not overwritten...

Disable File Editing in WordPress

Disable File Editing The WordPress Dashboard by default allows administrators to edit PHP files, such as plugin and theme files. This is often the first tool an attacker will use if able to login, since it allows code execution. WordPress has a constant to disable...

How to Secure wp-config.php File in WordPress

Securing wp-config.php You can move the wp-config.php file to the directory above your WordPress install. This means for a site installed in the root of your webspace, you can store wp-config.php outside the web-root folder. Note: Some people assert that moving...

How to Install WordPress on CPanel Using Fantastico

Looking for a simple step to install WordPress on your cPanel hosting? Check out the video that shows how you can install WordPress in matter of seconds using your cPanel with Fantastico. Premium WordPress installation, development and maintenance service available....