Tips to make a WordPress website more secure

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  1. Keep WordPress and all plugins and themes up-to-date. Updates often include security fixes that help prevent vulnerabilities.
  2. Use strong and unique passwords for all user accounts, including admin and database users.
  3. Use two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your login process.
  4. Limit the number of login attempts allowed and set a lockout period for failed attempts.
  5. Use a security plugin, such as Wordfence or Sucuri, to monitor and protect your site from attacks.
  6. Disable file editing in the WordPress dashboard to prevent malicious code injection through the editor.
  7. Limit file permissions and ensure that directories and files are only accessible by authorized users.
  8. Install an SSL certificate to encrypt data transmitted between the user’s browser and your server.
  9. Backup your website regularly to minimize data loss in the event of a breach.
  10. Use a hosting provider that prioritizes security and offers regular security updates and monitoring.
  11. Remove unused plugins, themes, and user accounts to minimize potential attack vectors.
  12. Use a strong and secure web hosting environment with firewall protection, intrusion detection, and regular security audits.

By following these tips, you can significantly improve the security of your WordPress website and minimize the risk of being hacked or compromised.

Steps to recover files from a disk using Linux as the operating system

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First, stop using the disk immediately to prevent further damage or overwriting of the files. If the disk is the system disk, boot your computer using a live Linux USB or CD.

  1. Identify the disk device name using the “fdisk” command. For example, if the disk is “/dev/sdb”, use the command:
fdisk -l /dev/sdb

2. Install the “testdisk” package using your package manager:

$ apt-get install testdisk

3. Run TestDisk with root permissions:

$ testdisk

4. Select the disk and partition you want to recover files from.

5. Choose the “Analyse” option to detect and list any existing or deleted partitions.

6. Select the partition containing the files you want to recover and choose the “Filesystem Utils” option.

7. Select “Copy” to copy the files to a safe location, such as an external drive or another disk.

8. Wait for the file copy process to complete. Depending on the size and number of files, this may take a while.

9. Once the file copy process is complete, verify that the files are intact and accessible.

Note: TestDisk is a powerful data recovery tool, but it requires some technical knowledge to use effectively. Be sure to read the documentation and follow the prompts carefully to avoid accidentally deleting or overwriting data. Additionally, there are other data recovery tools available on Linux, such as PhotoRec and Scalpel, that you can try if TestDisk doesn’t work for your specific scenario.