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While link-bait headlines scream about hacked WordPress sites, most threats actually come from outside of the WordPress core. Get a wider look at website security and learn how hackers compromise sites. Explore the tools WordPress provides to help plugin and theme developers write secure code, and learn where you can find help to make your own sites more secure.