WEBSITE VIRUS PROTECTION

WHY ITS IMPORTANT

MALWARE
Malware is a term used to describe any software that is designed to harm a computer, website or network, including viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, and ransomware. Websites are constantly getting taken over by viruses and dangerous malware on the internet. 

It’s important to protect your website from cyber-attacks. In this section, I will provide you with Free Virus protection software, and Paid options you should also consider.

GOOGLE BLACKLIST

If Google discovers that your website has malware or viruses, your website will drop off the ranking pages and will be placed on a blacklist. You will have to remove your website from this blacklist to recapture your previous rankings.

FREE VIRUS PROTECTION

Free virus protection sites offer limited protection against harmful viruses and malware. But it's better to have some protection than no protection at all. The free virus protections will notify you of unusual behavior on your site and should make you aware of any attacks.

RECOMMENDED FREE VIRUS PROTECTION COMPANY

www,wordfence.com
Wordfence is one of the most popular choices of virus protection, whether it's free or paid. If you own a WordPress website, you simply Install their plugin, and your website will be fully protected.

HOW TO INSTALL WORDFENCE

Go to PLUGINS on the Horizonal Menu located on the left side of the screen.
Click the button ADD NEW at the top of the page.
A search bar will appear at the left-middle of the page.
Type on Wordfence and click search
Select the Wordfence Security- Firewall & Malware Scan
Select Install Now.
Now click Activate


You may need to register your email address with Wordfence, please confirm the email they will send you to fully activate Wordfence.
NOTE:
The paid version will require you to enter a code in the Wordfence Settings Section of your WordPress site. This will activate the Full features of the paid software.

RECOMMENDED PAID VIRUS PROTECTION COMPANY

www.malcare.com

HOW TO INSTALL MALCARE

Malcare offers reliable and affordable virus protection. The lowest security package will protect your website for $99 per year ONLY. As with Wordfence, you must install a plugin on your website.
Go to PLUGINS on the Horizonal Menu located on the left side of the screen.
Click the button ADD NEW at the top of the page.
A search bar will appear at the left-middle of the page.
Type in Malcare Security Plugin.
Select the MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall.
Select Install Now.
Now click Activate

You may need to register your email address with Malcare, please confirm the email they will send you to fully activate Malcare.
NOTE: The paid version will require you to enter a code in the Malcare Settings Section of your Wordpress website. This will activate the Full features of the paid software.

HOW TO STAY SAFE AND PROTECTED

Make sure you stay-up-to date with the latest WordPress version
Update your WordPress Plugins every day, and make sure you have Enabled Auto Updates for each Plugins.
Update your Themes every day, and make sure you have Enabled the Auto Updates for each Themes.
Get an SSL certificate for your website, most hosting companies provide Free SSL certificates.
Note: Hackers can easily get into your website if you are not updated with the latest WordPress version, and if you haven’t updated your plugins or themes.
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