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newB · 06-14-2011, 09:36 AM

Apparently someone has been trying to hack my site, trying to access plugin readme.txt files to get the version of wordpress and shit like that.

I've taken the usual security measures (at least they seem like the reasonable ones to me, but this is my first project with wordpress) such as removing the wp version indicators, adding plugin and theme index files, removing error indicators on login and relocating my login page. So far that seems to be keeping them out, but I'm concerned that it's only a matter of time before they find a way in.

Is there anything else I could do to better protect my site? Also, is this something most wordpress users have to deal with, or have I somehow made a target of myself?

I should add, that all of the questionable hits are coming from a Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90) user agent, but the IP's change daily, so obviously they are using proxies to mask their IP.

06-14-2011, 09:36 AM
newB Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere between reality and total ape-shit bonkers. Posts: 2,870	Wordpress security question Apparently someone has been trying to hack my site, trying to access plugin readme.txt files to get the version of wordpress and shit like that. I've taken the usual security measures (at least they seem like the reasonable ones to me, but this is my first project with wordpress) such as removing the wp version indicators, adding plugin and theme index files, removing error indicators on login and relocating my login page. So far that seems to be keeping them out, but I'm concerned that it's only a matter of time before they find a way in. Is there anything else I could do to better protect my site? Also, is this something most wordpress users have to deal with, or have I somehow made a target of myself? I should add, that all of the questionable hits are coming from a Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90) user agent, but the IP's change daily, so obviously they are using proxies to mask their IP. __________________ The best Adult Affiliate Programs reviewed and indexed by niche and feature. Easily find the sponsors that suit your needs.