Before we start, let me share what is malware?
Malware is malicious software been created to cause harm or exploitation to any programmable device, service, or network. It is usually used by cybercriminals to phish or extract our information that they can use against the victim for financial gains.
Do you know that every day, over one million new strains of malware are created? According to Security Week, the internet contains over 1.86 billion websites. Around 1% of these, or approximately 18,500,000, are infected with malware at any given time each week, while the average website is attacked 44 times per day.
A single identified infection can result in your website being blacklisted by Google, which currently blacklists over 10,000 websites per day. Having your site blacklisted will harm both your business and your reputation.
Thus, it is a must to protect your website from malware, and here are the 6 tips to protect your website from malware.
Keep Your Software Updated & Patched
It is important to keep all operating systems, plugins, themes, anti-malware, and website security programs updated with the latest patches and definitions. The statistic shows that 39.3% of infected WordPress sites were running with an out-of-date version of WordPress.
However, occasionally WordPress updates go wrong. Thus, it is a must to perform safe updates. At Big Domain, our safe updates are performed by creating a staging site, updating your WordPress and testing it out before pushing it to the Live WordPress in just a few seconds without interfering with your live website.
Backup Your Website Regularly
Keeping regular backups of your website is another way to keep it safe from malware because a backup ensures that you can quickly restore your site to its pre-malware state.
You should be in mind that your backups should be kept offsite to ensure that you always have access to them if your hosting provider is compromised due to a security breach or a power outage. At Big Domain, our WordPress Malware Cleaning Services provide daily offsite backup up to 350,000 files. For more info about malware protection, you may contact us at go.bigdomain.my/marketing.
Scan Your Website for Malware Regularly
Because of their deceptive nature, many web viruses and other malware go undetected until it’s too late. They are frequently implemented with a simple one-line script injected into the code of your website and disguised as normal code.
Therefore, you have to make sure that you scan your website and electronic device constantly for malware. In addition, you will also be able to see security flaws because this action will detect your site errors and outdated software, allowing you to respond quickly and fix them before hackers exploit them.
Upgrade Your Hosting Plan
If you’re currently on a shared hosting plan, consider upgrading to a managed WordPress hosting plan or a hosting plan better suited to business websites. For example, you can switch to our WordPress Speedo Cloud Hosting that delivers Virtual Private Server (VPS) without hassle.
This hosting plan includes additional security features that can aid in the protection of your website. The plan features comprise of Preload cPanel & Litespeed Optimized SSD Hosting with Firewall, Protection, 24 hours Tech Support for WordPress and Application.
Make Sure SSL Is Implement
Make sure that you have purchased a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate to ensure a secure environment. SSL certificates establish a secure and encrypted connection for your website, laying the groundwork for trust. This will protect your website from malicious servers.
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Install a Web Application Firewall
Finally, consider installing a web application firewall or purchasing a hosting plan that includes a web application firewall. The firewall will serve as your first line of defence, constantly scanning your site for known threats.
In essence, the firewall will examine incoming traffic and assess it based on geographic location, the information visitors request, and their behavior. The system will then allow legitimate visitors and search engines while blocking suspicious traffic such as spambots and hackers.
Final Take Away
Finding out that your website has been infected with malware is a terrifying thought, but you don’t have to take any chances. Use the following tips to secure your website and keep malware at bay.
Big Domain also offers WordPress Malware Cleaning that could help to clean and protect your site from malware infection. For more info contact at go.bigdomain.my/marketing and get your website protected today.
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