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Over 50% of cyberattacks consist of SQL injection, making it one of the most serious threats. Hackers perform this attack because many users forget to change the default wp_ database prefix . Let's look at two methods you can apply to protect your WordPress database from SQL injection attacks. Important! Before proceeding, make sure to backup your MySQL database. Changing the table prefix From your hPanel dashboard , go to File Manager and open the wp-config.php file . Alternatively, use an FTP client to access the file. Look for the $table_prefix value within the code. Screenshot showing the $table_prefix value within the code Replace the default WordPress database prefix wp_ with a new one. Use a combination of letters and numbers to create a unique prefix for your website.
Screenshot showing a changed $table_prefix value Click Save EA Leads and Close . Returning to your hPanel dashboard , go to the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin . Then, open the site database by clicking Enter phpMyAdmin . The phpMyAdmin Database section in hPanel with the Insert phpMyAdmin button highlighted If you have multiple databases, look for the database name in the wp-config.php file . Look for the following block of code: // ** MySQL settings - You can get this info from your web host ** // /** The name of the database for WordPress */ define( 'DB_NAME', 'MySQL Database' ); Scroll to the bottom and click the Check All button . Over 50% of cyberattacks consist of SQL injection, making it one of the most serious threats. Hackers perform this attack because many users forget to change the default wp_ database prefix . Let's look at two methods you can apply to protect your WordPress database from SQL injection attacks.
Important! Before proceeding, make sure to backup your MySQL database. Changing the table prefix From your hPanel dashboard , go to File Manager and open the wp-config.php file . Alternatively, use an FTP client to access the file. Look for the $table_prefix value within the code. Screenshot showing the $table_prefix value within the code Replace the default WordPress database prefix wp_ with a new one. Use a combination of letters and numbers to create a unique prefix for your website. Screenshot showing a changed $table_prefix value Click Save and Close . Returning to your hPanel dashboard , go to the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin . Then, open the site database by clicking Enter phpMyAdmin . The phpMyAdmin Database section in hPanel with the Insert phpMyAdmin button highlighted If you have multiple databases, look for the database name in the wp-config.php file . Look for the following block of code: // ** MySQL settings - You can get this info from your web host ** // /** The name of the database for WordPress */ define( 'DB_NAME', 'MySQL Database' ); Scroll to the bottom and click the Check All button .
Screenshot showing a changed $table_prefix value Click Save EA Leads and Close . Returning to your hPanel dashboard , go to the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin . Then, open the site database by clicking Enter phpMyAdmin . The phpMyAdmin Database section in hPanel with the Insert phpMyAdmin button highlighted If you have multiple databases, look for the database name in the wp-config.php file . Look for the following block of code: // ** MySQL settings - You can get this info from your web host ** // /** The name of the database for WordPress */ define( 'DB_NAME', 'MySQL Database' ); Scroll to the bottom and click the Check All button . Over 50% of cyberattacks consist of SQL injection, making it one of the most serious threats. Hackers perform this attack because many users forget to change the default wp_ database prefix . Let's look at two methods you can apply to protect your WordPress database from SQL injection attacks.
Important! Before proceeding, make sure to backup your MySQL database. Changing the table prefix From your hPanel dashboard , go to File Manager and open the wp-config.php file . Alternatively, use an FTP client to access the file. Look for the $table_prefix value within the code. Screenshot showing the $table_prefix value within the code Replace the default WordPress database prefix wp_ with a new one. Use a combination of letters and numbers to create a unique prefix for your website. Screenshot showing a changed $table_prefix value Click Save and Close . Returning to your hPanel dashboard , go to the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin . Then, open the site database by clicking Enter phpMyAdmin . The phpMyAdmin Database section in hPanel with the Insert phpMyAdmin button highlighted If you have multiple databases, look for the database name in the wp-config.php file . Look for the following block of code: // ** MySQL settings - You can get this info from your web host ** // /** The name of the database for WordPress */ define( 'DB_NAME', 'MySQL Database' ); Scroll to the bottom and click the Check All button .