Top 7 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your WordPress Site in 2025

Hey, you! 

Yes… you - the proud owner of a WordPress site.

Whether you're running a small shop, writing your thoughts, showing off your travels, or just keeping a hobby blog — I've got to tell you something important: This year is not the year to slack on your site's security.

Hackers? They're not bored teenagers in hoodies anymore. They're fast, smart, and constantly looking for easy wins. And you know what they love? Small sites that aren't well-protected.

So, if you're thinking: "But my site is tiny… no one would bother hacking me."
Sorry to burst your bubble, but that’s exactly what makes you a perfect target.

The good news? You don't have to be a tech wizard to lock things down. I'm going to show you 7 super simple things you can do to keep your WordPress site safe — starting today.

Ready? Let's do this to keep WordPress site secured

1. Avoid the "Free" Nulled or Shady Plugins & Themes

I get it - free stuff feels like winning a prize. But those “free” versions from sketchy sites? Yeah… they often come with hidden malware. It is like giving the keys to your house to a stranger and saying, "Come in!"

• Note: Use only trusted themes and plugins from the official WordPress.org or trusted developers with good reviews.

It is better to spend a few dollars now than a hacked website later.

2. Keep WordPress & Plugins Updated

Be honest and think… when was the last time you pressed the "Update" button? Old versions are like unlocked doors. Hackers just stroll right in.

Here's your new habit:

• Check for updates once a week
• Update WordPress, your themes, and plugins
• Make a quick backup before updating (just in case)

• PEEK Hosting bonus: We make this easier by giving you free weekly backups (kept for 4 weeks) and database backups every 12 hours.

3. Use a Strong, Unique Passwords for Logins

If your password is 123456, password, or admin… then friend, we need to talk. 

Here is what you want:
• At least 12 characters
• A mix of letters, numbers and symbols
• Unique password (don't use it anywhere else)

Think of it like same as the key to your front door You didn't copy it and give the key to strangers, right?

4. Turn On Two-Factor Authentication

2FA is like a second lock on your door. Even if someone guesses your password, they still can't get in without a code sent to your phone.

Just Now Turn on it for your:
• WordPress Account
• Hosting Account
• cPanel

5. Install an SSL Certificate

Do you know that little padlock icon in the browser? That is SSL. It protects your visitors' data and makes your site look safe.
Without it, browsers might show a big scary "Not Secure" warning — and people will run away fast.

• PEEK Hosting tip: SSL is free with every plan. You just turn it on.

6. Keep Your Own Backup

Yes, your host (like us!) probably has backups. But having your own is smart. And if your site had a malware issue, it is better to keep working website backup on your local PC

It is like same as keeping a spare key to a house hidden in a safe place. You may never need it, but when you do, you will thank yourself.

• Note: We have 4 weeks old Sunday Backups. We can restore your site with those points. But if you had that malware or any hacking issue before 3 months, then restoration will be useless. That’s why we need to keep site backup on local PC.

7. Check Your Site Often

Log in your cPanel and keep monitoring for:
• New users you didn’t add
• Plugins or files you didn’t install
• Pages that suddenly look different
• Traffic from unknown source

If you feel something wrong, act quickly. Small problems can quickly turn into big disasters.

How We’ve Got Your Back at PEEK Hosting

When you host with us, you’ve basically got a 24/7 security team working for you:
• Imunify360 – Finds and removes viruses
• DDoS Protection – Keeps your site online during attacks
• CSF Firewall + LFD – Blocks hackers and failed logins
• cPHulk – Stops repeated login attempts

• Extra tip: Add Cloudflare. It’s like having a guard at your gate who stops bad visitors before they even knock.

Final Word

Your website is your online home. Would you leave your real home with the doors wide open? Didn’t think so.

Follow these 7 tips. Stay alert. Keep things updated. We’ll handle the heavy-duty security — you just keep your WordPress clean and locked.

Here’s to a hacker-free 2025.