The All In One WP Security & Firewall plugin by Tips and Tricks HQ is much more than just a protection tool for the all important htaccess and wp-config files. Among other things, there are also some basic, intermediate and advanced firewall protection strategies that can be applied to the … [Read more...] about All In One WP Security Plugin – Using the ‘Cookie Based Brute Force Login Attack’ Prevention Feature
How to Restore the htaccess File When Using the All in One WP Security Plugin
Just like WordPress is highly SEO friendly out of the box, it is also highly secure. And in the same way a little extra WordPress SEO'ing can go a long way, bumping up the security a bit for the web site is very beneficial. The All in One WP Security Plugin fills the WordPress security gap nicely. A … [Read more...] about How to Restore the htaccess File When Using the All in One WP Security Plugin
Best WordPress Security Plugins
WordPress is open source software. Open source software has its advantages to be sure, but since it is "open," meaning that the code is available for all to see, those that study the code close enough can find holes. If a hole is found by one of the "good guys," then it can be filled, and providing … [Read more...] about Best WordPress Security Plugins
Tips to Secure Your WordPress Site Against Brute Force Login Attacks
You may have heard of, or have fell victim to, the recents attacks on WordPress driven sites across the Web. Since about a week ago, a botnet consisting of a cluster of "tens of thousands" of computers was used to attempt to gain access to WordPress sites. And some say, it was just … [Read more...] about Tips to Secure Your WordPress Site Against Brute Force Login Attacks
Advanced WordPress Security Tips
This is a follow-up from the Essential WordPress Security Tips article. In general WordPress is pretty secure as long as you apply common sense and follow standard security practices. The tips mentioned in this article are for added security (you don't need to apply them all). However, if you … [Read more...] about Advanced WordPress Security Tips
Free Premium Plugin and Theme Downloaders – Beware!
Reading this article may end up saving your site from getting hacked. This Tips and Tricks HQ blog gets so many queries on the term “Free eStore Downloadâ€, "Free WordPress eMember" and many similar terms from bloggers not wanting to pay for the WP eStore or the WP eMember plugin. I am pretty … [Read more...] about Free Premium Plugin and Theme Downloaders – Beware!
Shop Admin Tips – Protect Yourself from Unfair Refund Claims
If you sell stuff online especially digital product(s) then chances are that at some point down the path you will face some fraudulent customers who will try to rip you off. I sell many products online (some from my Tips and Tricks site and some from my other web sites). I have seen many of these … [Read more...] about Shop Admin Tips – Protect Yourself from Unfair Refund Claims
Two Simple PayPal Security Related Tips
If you are using any of my WordPress shopping cart plugins (WP eStore or WP Simple Shopping Cart) then chances are that you have a PayPal account and making a bit of money selling your stuff online too. Next step is to keep your money safe so you don't loose it from hacking related issues or get … [Read more...] about Two Simple PayPal Security Related Tips
Cool WordPress .htaccess Tips to Boost Your WordPress Site’s Security
You have started a blog to share your opinion with the World Wide Web. Someone stumbles upon one of your articles. He likes it, and posts it on Digg. Now it gets everyone's attention. Visitors come pouring into your site. Your revenue starts to go up. Definitely good news! But now there is a catch. … [Read more...] about Cool WordPress .htaccess Tips to Boost Your WordPress Site’s Security
How to Create Strong Passwords that are Easy to Remember but Hard to Break
I don't need to tell you the importance of using strong passwords when creating user accounts online. Passwords are keys to accessing your online accounts or your computer. Using strong passwords are vital in protecting your identity and stopping others from hijacking your account. In this Post I … [Read more...] about How to Create Strong Passwords that are Easy to Remember but Hard to Break