Using ‘admin’ as your login makes brute-force attacks easier.
Admin Username is ‘admin’
Key Points: Using the most predictable username gives attackers half of the login puzzle for free.
Guess what bots try first when brute-forcing your site? Yep: “admin”. If you haven’t changed it, you’ve already lost the first battle.
🔓 Weakness Explained
- Default usernames make password guessing easier
- Most bot attacks target ‘admin’, ‘administrator’, ‘wpadmin’
- Using real display names as usernames exposes logins
🛠️ Fix It Fast
- Create a new admin user with a unique name
- Log in as the new user and delete the old ‘admin’ account
- Assign posts to the new user
💡 Tip
Username diversity = security. Treat usernames like passwords — not like email addresses.