On Smarthost servers, security measures have been enabled to prevent brute-force attacks targeting WordPress. The security protects the wp-login.php address (login screen) and the xmrpc.php file (WordPress remote management). By enabling such security, a WordPress hack attempt will be interrupted by the need to enter reCaptcha.
In practice, it looks like a user who wants to log in to the panel and knows the login and password will do it without any problems, when entering the administration panel page, he will see a standard login field:
A person / robot who is entering random passwords after 10 unsuccessful attempts within 5 minutes will see a field with a request for verification:
Administrator systemów informatycznych w Smarthost. Lubi gadżety i nowe technologie. W wolnym czasie jeździ na rolkach.
IT systems administrator at Smarthost. He likes gadgets and new technology. In free time, he rides on rollers.
IT systems administrator at Smarthost. He likes gadgets and new technology. In free time, he rides on rollers.
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