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A practical WordPress security checklist for 2026 starts with core settings and user accounts, not just firewalls. Tight control over site basics, roles, passwords, and 2FA shuts down common brute-force and spam tactics. Careful plugin choices, limited XML-RPC access, and disciplined updates reduce attack surfaces. Logging, monitoring, and affordable GPL-licensed tools then round out a sustainable, budget-conscious security strategy.