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How can I protect my online store from potential hackers?

cbrown218
Excursionist
109 0 6

How do I save my store from getting hacked by any hackers?

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WhiteWater_Web
Shopify Partner
462 17 42

This is an accepted solution.

There are some apps that will protect you from content stealing, or fraudulent transactions, but nothing really to prevent back end access hacking - with the exception of 2 factor authentication. This is important.

 

Ideally you are the only one who has access to your store, and you have 2 factor in place, and properly setup.

 

Cheers.

 

WhiteWater Web

A certified Shopify Partner and Expert, WhiteWater Web (WWW) is a premium digital solutions company specializing in advanced Shopify Dev, Usability/Design, and Online Strategy. WWW has been working with the Shopify platform since 2006.
info@whitewatersolutions.com

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WhiteWater_Web
Shopify Partner
462 17 42

Hi there - four of the most important things to do are:

 

1) secure domain/DNS protection for your domain name

2) activate 2-step authentication for your store

3) be very careful what you add to Shopify; some apps and/or themes purchased outside of Shopify can often have malicious code in them.

4) be careful who you invite to access your store; limit permissions to only items they need, if access is required.

 

There are of course other things you can do (like use strong/unshared passwords, etc); here is more info on the best security practices for Shopify:

https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/privacy-and-security/account-security/account-security-best-pract...

 

Cheers.

 

WhiteWater Web

A certified Shopify Partner and Expert, WhiteWater Web (WWW) is a premium digital solutions company specializing in advanced Shopify Dev, Usability/Design, and Online Strategy. WWW has been working with the Shopify platform since 2006.
info@whitewatersolutions.com
cbrown218
Excursionist
109 0 6

Is there any shopfiy apps that can also save me from hackers? Because what if the hacker knows a strong password I suggested and takes all of my customers away or worse?! How am I supposed to solve this problem even if I did all those steps and I'm still getting hacked regardless?!

WhiteWater_Web
Shopify Partner
462 17 42

This is an accepted solution.

There are some apps that will protect you from content stealing, or fraudulent transactions, but nothing really to prevent back end access hacking - with the exception of 2 factor authentication. This is important.

 

Ideally you are the only one who has access to your store, and you have 2 factor in place, and properly setup.

 

Cheers.

 

WhiteWater Web

A certified Shopify Partner and Expert, WhiteWater Web (WWW) is a premium digital solutions company specializing in advanced Shopify Dev, Usability/Design, and Online Strategy. WWW has been working with the Shopify platform since 2006.
info@whitewatersolutions.com