Brute Force Attack is a type of assault where the security system is bombarded with maintenance attempts until gaining unauthorized access to the system. In the case of WordPress, a Brute Force attack aims to gain access to the site’s management interface or user accounts.
There is a plugin named “Limit Login Attempts Reloaded,” a WordPress plugin that limits the number of login attempts each user can make. After a certain number of failed attempts, the user’s IP is blocked for a short period.
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Installation and Activation of the Plugin:
- Install the “Limit Login Attempts Reloaded” plugin from the WordPress control panel.
- After installation, activate the plugin through the “Settings” tab in the main WordPress menu.
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Setting the Number of Attempts and Lockout Periods:
- In the “Login Attempts” category in the plugin settings, you can set the number of attempts allowed before an IP is locked out.
- You can also define the time during which the IP address will remain locked if the number of attempts exceeds the limit.
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Checking the Lockout Period:
- Ensure that a lockout specifies the attacker’s IP address and updates it correctly.
- Verify that once a lockout is in place, access to the system is prohibited until the lockout is lifted.
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Alerts on Actions:
- You can set automatic alerts when there is suspicious activity or when a specific action occurs in the system through the “Email” tab.
- You can set the frequency of alerts according to your needs.
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Entering the Blocklist:
- The plugin provides an option to manually add an IP address to the blocklist through the “Hosts” tab.
- You can manually add the unwanted IP address.
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Managing the Blocklist:
- You can view the blocklist through the “Hosts” tab and manage it accordingly.
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Checking Reports:
- In the “Logs” tab, you can view reports of plugin actions and check for suspicious activity.
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Plugin Update:
- Make sure you are using the latest version of the “Limit Login Attempts Reloaded” plugin to ensure you have all the latest fixes and upgrades.
Remember that configuring the plugin goes hand in hand with general security practices such as regularly changing passwords, updating WordPress, and using secure usernames.
