How to ensure reliable protection of a Bitrix website: expert advice and recommendations

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At the end of the article , we will tell you what to do in connection with the latest wave of hacks on Aspro and Bitrix in February 2023 (with suspicious files in the root and error 403)!

Access Management
One of the main ways to protect a website from being hacked is to properly manage access to files and folders on the server. The website should be configured so that only authorized users have access to confidential information. In addition, it is important to configure access rights for different user roles on the website. For example, administrators may have a higher level of access than regular users.
Use secure passwords
Weak passwords are one of the most common reasons for phone number library websites to be hacked. Hackers can use brute force programs to guess the password and gain access to the site. To protect your site, you need to use strong passwords that consist of a variety of characters and numbers. In addition, the password should not be associated with personal information, such as date of birth or username.
SQL injection protection
SQL injections are one of the most common types of attacks on websites. They occur when hackers use web forms and fields to send requests to the server that contain malicious code. If the site is not protected from SQL injections, hackers can gain access to sensitive information such as logins and passwords.
To protect against SQL injections, you need to use parameterized queries in the database and check the input data for malicious code. In addition, it is important to configure access rights to the database so that only authorized users have access to it.
Protecting against XSS attacks
XSS attacks occur when hackers insert malicious code into web pages that can run on a user's computer. This can lead to the theft of personal information or the installation of malware on a user's computer.
To protect your site from XSS attacks, you should check input data for malicious code and escape special characters that can be used to insert malicious code. In addition, you should use the HTTPS protocol to protect the information being transmitted.
Updating CMS and modules
All Bitrix sites operate on a CMS, which has its own vulnerabilities. Hackers can use these vulnerabilities to gain access to the site and confidential information. Therefore, it is important to regularly update the CMS and modules to close known vulnerabilities.
Using security solutions
There are special security solutions that can help protect your site from being hacked. For example, many hosting providers offer antivirus programs, firewalls, and other tools to protect against hacking. In addition, there are special modules for CMS that can help protect your site from vulnerabilities.
Maintaining an audit log
It is important to maintain an audit log that allows you to track login attempts, database changes, and other site activity. An audit log can help you detect and prevent future breaches.