WooCommerce websites attacked by hiding malware in the code
Most people who use WordPress on their hosting will probably be familiar with the security of WordPress.For that reason, you should also always keep everything up to date in WordPress, plugins, theme but also WordPress itself.
Most recently, a security vulnerability was found in the well-known e-commerce plug-in called WooCommerce.Malicious users had hidden malware directly in the code in order to steal payment data from people.
Fortunately, there is something you can do to prevent this from happening.You can add the following piece of code to the wp-config file: define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true );
What is WooCommerce
If you already have your own webshop then you might be familiar with WooCommerce.WooCommerce is a free plug-in for WordPress to create your own webshop and add payment methods.
The plug-in is very popular with WordPress users who have their own webshop or want to start one.It is very easy to install, just like any other plug-in, you only have to press install.
You will then only have to configure it according to your own wishes, after which you can add products.On your website you will see that there is a price attached and that you can add it to your shopping cart.
Advantages and disadvantages of WooCommerce
One of the biggest advantages of WooCommerce is that it is very user friendly and easy to use.So even if you are a new user you can also easily start using this to create and manage your own webshop.
The system is also very flexible to use. For example, you can use it to run a small shop but also a large store with many items.
There are also many plug-ins and themes available for WooCommerce which allow you to fully customize the system to your needs.Of course there are also disadvantages to WooCommerce such as the fact that you often have to update WooCommerce.
Because of the many updates WooCommerce has, we always recommend using Managed WordPress Hosting.This keeps everything up to date automatically, think of your plugins, theme and WordPress itself.
Other tips to keep your website secure
There are of course more things you can do to keep your website secure at all times.For example, choosing a strong password using a Random Password Generator.
Then it is also wise to hide your admin page, this can be done with a plug-in.If you have this set up then you have an even more secure website that is difficult to abuse.
If you have any further questions on this subject you can always check to see if there is a chat employee present.If there is no one on the chat, you can always send a ticket to our helpdesk.
