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Security

Passwords, phishing, SSL/HTTPS, keeping your site secure and recovering from a hack.

What to do if your website is hacked Immediate steps to take when your website is compromised: isolate it, restore from backup, and prevent re-infection. Updated Understanding SSL/TLS and HTTPS Learn what SSL/TLS certificates are, why HTTPS matters, and how to enable it on your website. Updated Recognise and avoid phishing emails Learn how to spot fake emails designed to steal your credentials and what to do if you receive one. Updated Keep your website secure (updates, backups, least privilege) Essential practices to protect your website from attacks: keep software updated, maintain backups, and limit unnecessary access. Updated Create strong passwords and use a password manager Learn how to create passwords that are hard to crack and store them safely using a password manager. Updated