4. BRUTE FORCE ATTACKS
• Objective to hijack your site
• Multiple log in attempts
• Side effect: Slow or crash servers
5. PROTECTION AGAINST BRUTE FORCE
• Passwords!!!!!
– 6 characters or longer
– Letters (upper and lower), numbers and
symbols
– Avoid simple words, consider mnemonics
– Manage user accounts
– Update often
8. STOP HACKERS EARLY
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Spam blocking programs - Akismet
Change admin user name
Limit login attempts
Limit login IP access
– Wordfence plugin
– Hosting company can block at the server
10. GOOD HABITS
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Never access site via WiFi Hotspot
Password protect phone and email
Use different passwords
Learn to recognize phishing attempts
Install anti virus software on all computers