Brute-force attacks work by calculating every possible combination that could make up a password and testing it to see if it is the correct password. As the password’s length increases, the amount of time, on average, to find the correct password increases exponentially.
To control login attempts in WordPress and enhance security, you can implement measures to prevent brute-force attacks. Brute force attacks involve automated bots attempting various username and password combinations to gain unauthorized access to your WordPress site. This tutorial is about a plugin that can be used to control brute force attacks as well as unauthorized people trying to log in to your website.
The “Limit Login Attempts Reloaded” plugin is a popular security plugin for WordPress that helps protect your website against brute force attacks by limiting the number of login attempts a user can make. The plugin allows you to set a maximum number of login attempts for users. After reaching this limit, the user is temporarily locked out from attempting further logins. It provides an option to blacklist specific IP addresses, preventing them from accessing your site altogether. You may also whitelist certain IP addresses to ensure they are never locked out, even if they exceed the login attempts. It sends you email notifications when a lockout occurs, helping you keep track of suspicious login attempts. As an administrator, you have the ability to manually reset lockouts for users, giving them another chance to log in. To start using it you simply need to search, install and activate it on your WordPress website from Plugins -> Add New page on your admin area dashboard.
The plugin is user-friendly and can be set up quickly, even by users with limited technical knowledge. By limiting the number of login attempts, the plugin helps safeguard your website against brute-force attacks.
While security plugins provide important protection, it’s also essential to maintain good security practices, such as using strong passwords and keeping your WordPress installation and plugins up to date.