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Keeping Your Website Secure: Five Habits That Matter

Patch quickly, use strong authentication, back up often, limit access, and monitor logs.

Most website compromises exploit known, already-fixed vulnerabilities. Applying updates promptly is the single most effective defence.

Pair that with multi-factor sign-in, tested backups, least-privilege accounts and regular log review, and you have closed the door on the majority of common attacks.