If you are using MySQL to store confidential information on your local host it is essential to make sure that the host is periodically checked to be malware free. These scripts can take few KB of storage however the damages they may cause may be drastic. If the website is infected by malware there is a high chance that it would be black-listed by Google and other search engines to protect the viewers. This will be hard to resolve after the website is black listed.
Our tips for protecting your host
- Monitor any suspicious or abnormal activity on your host.
- Change your passwords every few days.
BITBA has comprehensive network security solutions which can provide you with a complete website security option to protect your website without spending hours monitoring the activities on your site.