Why WordPress Seems Easy to Hack

WordPress sites are hacked more often than any other website platform,

cms-market-shareThis doesn’t mean that WordPress itself is insecure. It isn’t. So, why is it hacked the most? Well, the sheer number of WordPress site built. In the CMS (content Managed Website) stakes, WordPress has a commanding lead, with 61% market share, way ahead of nearest competitors Joomla and Drupal at around 6% each.

But the other issue is that the ease of setup, a big plus with WordPress, is also it’s achilles heal, with more and more non-technical people setting up WordPress sites using simple host-provided installers. And the competitive nature of hosting, largely driven on price not technology, means host companies are less inclined to keep their own systems up to date. And hackers are getting smarter and more innovative.

But, it’s not all bad news. There are ways, systems and tools about to ensure your WordPress site is immune to these nasties. Call us for details ir fill in the form below…

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