Wix, with its 4.5 million websites worldwide, is highly susceptible to cyberattacks. Wix is the hosting platform for about 2.3% of all websites globally in 2022, demonstrating its strong presence in web development.
It’s important to recognize that the dangers posed to WIX e-commerce stores are not hypothetical, but rather tangible realities.
Wix is known for their simple and easy to use website builder and integrations. Wix meets the highest global privacy and security standards, including Soc 2 Type 2, PCI DSS Level 1, multiple ISO certifications, GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliance. However, Wix store owners need to know that hackers will exploit outdated plugins, insert code to breach security measures, or prey on employees through phishing attempts, and more. Standard e-commerce security measures should be adhered to. You’ll want to know what’s required for encryption, secure payment gateways, multi-factor authentication, SSL certificates, firewall systems, regular security audits, and compliance with industry standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
eCommerce platforms are frequently targeted by cybercriminals who use bots for email bombing and other types of malicious attacks to damage your store’s reputation and SEO performance.
Through spam emails or DDoS attacks, servers can be overwhelmed, website functions disrupted, and sales halted. Customers are impacted, but it also leads to search engines penalizing the site, harming its search rankings and visibility. Digital fraud can siphon sales off through copycat websites. These kinds of attacks damage your brand’s reputation and can cause significant loss of revenue each day.
Cybersecurity should be at the forefront of your business plan whether you are just starting out, or already have a thriving online store built on Wix. Let’s discuss how you protect your assets from cyber attacks. Or, maybe you’re already faced with a breach of customer information, payment data, or other attack. Let’s run through what security features you get from Wix and what else you can do outside of the Wix provided features.
Wix eCommerce has Built-in Security Features
Wix eCommerce provides SSL encryption for all websites and adheres to strict PCI DSS standards for secure payments. The platform includes DDoS protection and regular security updates to protect against vulnerabilities.
Pros: Wix makes it simple for non-technical users to implement security features and get automatic SSL certificates for their sites. The platform’s regular updates ensure ongoing security.
Cons: Wix falls short in terms of customizable security features compared to open-source platforms. Advanced users may find the lack of control over certain aspects of security limiting.
Note: It’s up to the user to learn how to set up and use their security features properly. The availability of a feature doesn’t guarantee it’s enabled or configured by default.
How to set up your Wix eCommerce site for cybersecurity success. Three tips to get you started.
Make updating your apps a priority. Wix makes this somewhat easy, but you need to take the time to execute these updates regularly.
Go to Manage Apps in your site's dashboard
Click "Update App" next to the app you want to update
Ensure your Wix platform, apps, and plugins are updated and serve as your primary defense against known attacks. Notifications to update should not be ignored as they are essential to protect your business.
Use unique and strong passwords for your accounts and regularly change them. Weak passwords are a target for cybercriminals. Passwords should be at least 16 characters long and include some random letters and numbers, as well as symbols like “!” or “&”
Enable two factor authentication (2FA) as an added security measure. It helps protect online accounts beyond the use of a username and password. This simple process reduces "access risks” of hackers gaining control of your accounts and data.
Back up your website content. Regular backups ensure that your website can be restored in the event of a cyber attack.
Keep an eye out for any activities on your site by setting up alerts and monitoring login attempts, changes in site behavior, and any unusual actions.
Website cybersecurity help is available.
Online store security can be overwhelming if you’re not technical or don’t have much time on your hands to DIY security setup. Ignoring the issues is not an option.
Especially, when 87% of small businesses have customer data that can be compromised in a cyber attack.Wix provides limited support around cybersecurity best practices
Cyber Pop-Up provides ongoing access to cybersecurity professionalprofessionals who will pinpoint your vulnerabilities and remediate them. You’ll receive a security plan tailored to meet your e-commerce business requirements. Our plans are available with no annual committmentcommitment and start at an affordable monthly price for growing e-commerce businesses. Protecting your business is easily attainable and with Cyber Pop Up, you won’t be going through it alone.
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