Using default ‘wp_’ prefix makes SQL injection attacks easier for bots.
Database Table Prefix is ‘wp_’
Key Points: Default DB prefix lets attackers target known table names in automated SQL injections.
If your table prefix is “wp_”, you’re making the attacker’s job easier. Most exploit scripts target default prefixes like clockwork.
🚨 Why It’s Risky
- Automated SQLi scripts assume
wp_users,wp_options, etc. - Default prefixes signal a lack of hardening
- Doesn’t stop attacks, but slows them if randomized
🛠️ What You Can Do
- Use a custom prefix when installing WordPress (e.g.
wpsite_) - If already installed, use a plugin or manual SQL to rename tables carefully
- Back up your database before changing anything!
🧠 Bonus
Table prefixing won’t save you — but it’s a solid layer in a good defense stack.