Why E-Commerce Security Measures are Considered Important ?

What are the Security Issues of E Commerce ?

Hacker attacks on stores and services happen periodically. For example, due to such a cyber-attack. After such news, do you want to do something immediately to protect your online store? In this blog post will explain how to secure online stores and customer data. Here are the following points to note.

What is Website Security Checklist ?

• Make sure the Domain is registered in your name

For those who have a site on their own domain. If you did not buy it yourself, but transferred this concern to the administrator, manager, or contractor, check whose name the domain is registered for. Should be on you. Otherwise, another person who is the owner of the domain will host another site on this domain or sell it. Remember your username and password. It will come in handy when you have to renew your subscription.

 

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• Make sure the Hosting is registered in your name

 If your store requires its own hosting make sure that it is registered in your name. If not, the hosting owner can do whatever he wants with the site, including deleting it altogether. Also, you must have a login and password to access the hosting control panel so that you can renew it.

 

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• Come up with a Strong Password

 

1. If you use simple passwords of less than 6 characters, change them to more secure ones according to the instructions:
2. Come up with a password of at least six characters (more is better).
3. Use letters, numbers, and symbols in the password (for example, "!", "@", "_", "$", And others). It is better to use uppercase and lowercase letters mixed.
4. Do not use personal data (name, surname, passport, or insurance certificate number).

 

• Install the SSL Certificate on the Website

 An SSL certificate protects the data of online store customers - name, address, phone number, bank card details - from hackers who can steal this information and Also the certificate will help the store to improve its position in Google and earn the trust of customers.

 

• Install Two-Factor Authentication in Mail

And not only in the mail, but wherever possible. When entering the service, you will need, in addition to your login and password, to enter a code from SMS or a one-time code from a special application on your phone. Even if someone steals or guesses your password, he will still not be able to enter your account, because the system will require you to enter a verification code.

 

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• Install the Latest Software Versions

Also, install the latest browser updates and update your computer and phone operating systems. With each new version, the developers improve the programs and eliminate weaknesses that could become loopholes for hackers. If you have a site on WordPress don’t forget to update security patches.

 

• Make a Backup Copy of the Site

If your site is made on a CMS platform and is stored on your own hosting, make a backup copy. And repeat the process once a month. If the store is hacked, the saved copies will help you.