Automated attacks target small business websites, online stores and blogs as well as large organisations. A compromised store can mean lost sales, exposed customer data and damage to your reputation. Outdated plugins, weak passwords and missing application-level protection are common weaknesses.
1. Brute force and credential stuffing
Automated scripts try many credentials against login pages such as wp-login.php and control panels. Rate limiting and Fail2Ban help stop repeated attempts before they overload the server or compromise an account. AlphaServer uses rate limiting and automatic blocking of repeated failed logins.
2. Distributed denial-of-service attacks
DDoS attacks exhaust network bandwidth or server resources, making the website unavailable to real customers. Busy sales periods can be particularly disruptive. AlphaServer’s multi-layer network filtering is designed to absorb malicious traffic while allowing legitimate visitors through.
3. Web application firewalls
A WAF examines HTTP requests and can block known SQL injection, cross-site scripting and malicious upload patterns. AlphaNexusPanel’s security rules are updated regularly. Keep applications and plugins patched as well: a WAF complements updates rather than replacing them.
4. Daily off-site backups
Security needs a recovery plan. Automatic daily backups stored away from the production server help restore a site after an incident. AlphaServer provides remote backups and restoration tools.
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