I really appreciate you guys being on top of this …

By 29th March 2024 Uncategorised

Comment on Automatically Block XML-RPC Brute Force Amplification Attacks Against WordPress by LynnW.

I really appreciate you guys being on top of this attack with protection through the firewall so quickly!
And, maybe a stupid question, but…
As described above, I can go into the LockDown SECTION and open the Lockdown SUB-SECTION and click “Disable The XML-RPC System”.

Do I also need to have the first tab in that section, the SUB-SECTION labeled “Enable/Disable” (for the Lockdown section) checked (on) to make the “Disable The XML-RPC System” in the sub-section work?
Thanks

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