{"id":14540,"date":"2022-07-01T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/?p=14540"},"modified":"2023-02-28T20:46:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T12:46:43","slug":"make-cpanel-account-hacker-proof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/blog\/security\/make-cpanel-account-hacker-proof\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your cPanel Account Hacker-Proof"},"content":{"rendered":"

cPanel is among the most widely used commercial control panels in the market and its popularity is no surprise. cPanel lets you easily manage web files, track data, and maximise your website\u2019s SEO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While only available for Linux OS, cPanel (along with WHM or Web Host Manager) continues to be the go-to control panel for hosting management. It suits everyone from beginners to experienced system admins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But like every tool in the market, cPanel is not foolproof and can be vulnerable to cyberattacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do Hackers Overrun Your cPanel Account?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The most common way hackers perforate a cPanel account is through a hacked website. By taking advantage of a website’s vulnerability, hackers can easily entrench themselves in a system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One common hack method is a<\/span> brute-force attack<\/a>.<\/b> The process involves a hacker using trial and error methods to gain access to an organisation\u2019s systems, networks, and individual accounts. They often use apps to generate different login combinations before successfully hacking into the system.\u00a0<\/span>
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Another way hackers gain unauthorised access is through API tokens<\/b>. Hackers may supply you with illegal tokens with privileges. They then exploit this vulnerability to access your cPanel account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that the cybersecurity industry is as lucrative as ever, so hackers will stop at nothing to succeed. If they\u2019re unable to access your website, they\u2019ll attack your server or hosting space, where all your confidential data is stored.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure that your organisation has taken measures to protect your cPanel accounts. Below are some beginner-friendly steps your business can start implementing today.<\/span><\/p>\n

8 Ways To Protect Your cPanel Account From Hackers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. Enforce strong, unique passwords<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the first steps to protect your cPanel account (or any system <\/span>really<\/span><\/i>) is to enforce a strong password policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tips to remember when you\u2019re creating a password for cPanel account:<\/span><\/p>\n