A hacked WordPress website can lead to loss of customer trust, declined search engine rankings, downtime, data loss, and damage to brand reputation.
To enhance security, update WordPress core, themes, and plugins promptly after releases and delete unused plugins and themes.
Protect against weak passwords by using a password manager and enable 2FA through plugins like “Two Factor Authentication” or “Google Authenticator.”
Implement security measures like changing the default login URL, using security plugins, forcing HTTPS, scheduling automatic backups, adjusting file permissions, and disabling XML-RPC when not in use.