Installing the fix hacked wordpress site Scan plugin alert you that you might have missed, and will check most of this for you. It will also inform you that a user named"admin" exists. Needless to say, that is the user name. You find directions for changing that title, if you desire and can follow a link. I personally think that there is a password good enough protection, and since I followed those steps, there have been no successful attacks on the blogs that I run.
An easy way is to use a few tools that are built-in. First of all, don't allow people run a web host security scan to list the files in your folders and automatically backup your web hosting account.
First in line is creating a password for your account. Passwords must be made with characters and numbers. You can combine them and create small plus shifted letters. Smarter passwords can be your gateway to zero hackers. Make passwords that you can think of.
Can you see that folder Imagine if you go to WP-Content/plugins? If so, upload this blank Index.html file into that folder as well so people can not see what plugins you have. Because even if your version of WordPress is current, if you are using an old plugin or a plugin with a security hole, someone can use that to get access.
Software: If you've installed free scripts search Google useful content for'wordpress security'. You'll get tips on the best way to make your WP blog protected.