You have found many discussion about WordPress is not secure or easy to hack. I will share some of the plugins which can make your website more secure.
Google Authenticator
The Google Authenticator plugin for WordPress gives you two-factor authentication using the Google Authenticator app for Android/iPhone/Blackberry.
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Limit Login Attempts
Limit the number of login attempts possible both through normal login as well as using auth cookies.
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BackWPup Free – WordPress Backup Plugin
Schedule complete automatic backups of your WordPress installation. Decide which content will be stored (Dropbox, S3…). This is the free version
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Disclaimer: You have to check plugin details before your installing that it has to be compatible with your website version