Hacking a single website could cost you your data, your reputation, and your customers' trust. Security is not a luxury but a necessity for any serious website. In this guide, we explain the threats and how to protect yourself.
The most prominent threats facing websites
- Malware: It is injected into the site to steal data or publish harmful content.
- Brute Force attacks: Attempts to guess passwords to access the control panel.
- SQL injection and plugin vulnerabilities: Exploiting software weaknesses to access the database.
- Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks: Flooding the site with requests until it stops.
Essential steps to protect your website
- Continuously update the site system and plugins.
- Strong passwords and two-factor authentication for the control panel.
- Install a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and an SSL certificate.
- Regular backups that allow quick restoration.
- Restrict login attempts and monitor suspicious activity.
When do you need a professional cybersecurity audit?
If your site handles sensitive data, payments, or heavy traffic, periodic auditing and penetration testing are a necessity. At Erticaz, we offer a cybersecurity audit service with a detailed report and recommendations to close vulnerabilities.
Protect your site before it's too late
Cybersecurity audit, hardening, and malware removal by a specialized team. Request an assessment for your site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know my site has been hacked?
Signs include: sudden slowness, strange redirects, a Google warning "This site may be hacked," or the appearance of content/users you didn't create. At that point, an immediate audit is needed.
Is an SSL certificate alone enough for protection?
No; SSL encrypts the connection but does not protect against hacking or malware. You need multiple layers of protection: a firewall, updates, and backups.
What is penetration testing?
It is simulating an ethical attack on your site to discover vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them, and it ends with a report and recommendations to fix them.