Keep headers/logos under 125 pixels high. It takes up valuable viewing space, especially for laptop users, that is best left for the good stuff to appear"above the fold" Take a cue from the big companies, simple logos done well say it all. This is our #1 pet peeve - screaming logos and headers!
You can purchase security plugins . There are safety plugins out there that promises security for your blog. One is called fix malware problems free Scan. This plugin continuously scans the system . It also updates the safety so that the system can not be penetrated by hackers.
Use strong passwords - Do what you can to use see page a password, alpha-numeric. Easy to remember passwords are also easy to guess!
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.
Make a note of your password for the next time you sign in! I suggest the version of the protected software *Roboform* to remember your passwords.
However, I recommend that you install the Login LockDown plugin instead of any.htaccess controls. This will stop login requests from being allowed from a certain IP address for an hour after three unsuccessful login attempts. You may get into your panel while and yet you still have protection against hackers if you do so.