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Tag Archive | "Security"
Guarding WordPress Against Hacker URL Requests
Update: This plugin can now be found in the WordPress plugin repository for easy installs. I was skimming through my Google FeedReader the other day and read an excellent article by Jeff Starr of Perishable Press which showed us how to create a very simple plugin to help protect our WordPress sites from malicious WordPress crackers. He [...]
Continue reading...SEO Egghead WordPress Firewall Plugin Video Overview
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Awhile back I wrote an article on my blog called, 2 Easy Ways To Set Up A WordPress Firewall. In it, I highlighted a WordPress Firewall security plugin released by SEO Egghead which greatly increases your blog’s security against common exploits and hacks. In this video, I’ll go over how to install the plugin and a [...]
Continue reading...How To Upgrade WordPress Manually
Sunday, August 16, 2009
This video tutorial will show you how to upgrade WordPress manually by following the instructions on WordPress.org.
Continue reading...How To Backup Your WordPress Database Using phpMyAdmin
Sunday, August 16, 2009
This tutorial will show you how to download a backup of your WordPress database to your computer. This is a vital topic you should learn.
Continue reading...How to Change Your Display Name on Your WordPress Blog
Sunday, August 16, 2009
By default, WordPress displays your username publicly as the author of your posts. This can, however, pose a security issue because you’re giving everyone your blog’s username login info. Also, it’s best to use a username that is not easily guessed which typically means you won’t be using your name. So let’s change how WordPress displays [...]
Continue reading...How To Change Your WordPress Username & Password Through phpMyAdmin
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Forget your password or username? Or perhaps someone hacked your blog and changed them? Here's how to change them through your database so you can regain control.
Continue reading...How To Password Protect a Directory Using WP Blog Host Hosting
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Here's how you can password protect a directory so that you can limit who can view anything contained within it.
Continue reading...How To Remove The WordPress Version Number From Your Source Code
Sunday, August 16, 2009
One way hackers might try to gain more information about your blog is learning what version of WordPress you're using by viewing your source code. Here's how to remove that piece of information.
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Monday, December 28, 2009
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