# BEGIN WordPress # The directives (lines) between “BEGIN WordPress” and “END WordPress” are # dynamically generated, and should only be modified via WordPress filters. # Any changes to the directives between these markers will be overwritten. <IfModule mod_rewrite.c> RewriteEngine On Redirect 301 /dead/link/no-longer-here/ https://yourwebsite.com/please-land-here/
It is a common brute force attack technique to run author scans on a WordPress site. It is used to crack passwords for the known usernames. You can prevent these attacks by blocking author scans. The code snippet for this is: # BEGIN block author scans RewriteEngine On RewriteBase / RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (author=\d+) [NC] RewriteRule … Read moreBlocking Author Scans in WordPress
Plugins add incredible functionality to your website. But, they can also leave your website vulnerable to attackers. These can give direct access to unauthorized users and can challenge your website security. But these add awesome features to your site, so it is not wise to stop using them. Rather you can add this code to … Read moreSecure Your WordPress Plugin Files