I back my blogs regularly using a free plugin WP DB Backup up. If anything happens I can restore my blog. I use WP Security Scan plugin that is free to scan my blog regularly and suspicious-looking requests to be blocked by WordPress Firewall to fix wordpress malware.
Protect your login credentials - Do not keep your login credentials where they might be found by a hacker. Store them offsite, as well as offline. Roboform is for protecting them very good . Food for thought!
I don't think there is a person out there that after learning how much of a problem WordPress hacking is that it's a good idea. However is that when it comes to securing their sites, bloggers seem to be stuck in this state that is reactive.
It's time to sign Continue up for a Facebook account and use this person's name and identity to present as your friend. After I get it all set up, I'll be emailing you posing as your friend and asking you to be friends with me on Facebook (or Twitter, or whichever social site).
Implementing all the above will take less than an hour to finish, while making your WordPress website more immune to intrusions. Websites were last year, largely due to preventable security gaps. Have yourself prepared and you are likely to be on the safe side.