Once open-source software becomes the most widely used content management system on the Internet, it will undoubtedly also become a target for hackers.WordPress, an open-source platform, powers over 18.9 percent of all websites, which amounts to more than 74 million sites total.The platform has received quite a bit of negative attention recently for its security vulnerabilities. If the proper steps are taken, however, WordPress can be just as safe as other CMS systems
Source: How to Keep Your WordPress Site Safe from Hackers | Web Marketing Today
