Difference between revisions of "Avoiding Website Exploits"
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| − | Its important that when creating a new database or changing the ftp details that you don't use common usernames and passwords such as "password123" or "123456" as an example. | + | Its important that when creating a new database or changing the ftp details that you don't use common usernames and passwords such as "password123" or "123456" as an example. These kinds of passwords are the first ones that hackers use to try and gain access to your site. |
Revision as of 12:57, 6 November 2012
- Outdated CMS Versions
The most common website exploits are due to outdated content management systems. Its very important that if your website has been designed in a Content Management System (CMS) that you up date it on a regular basis, as new security updates are released on a regular basis to avoid these kinds of exploits.
- Insecure Passwords
Its important that when creating a new database or changing the ftp details that you don't use common usernames and passwords such as "password123" or "123456" as an example. These kinds of passwords are the first ones that hackers use to try and gain access to your site.
