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Cyber Smart Defence is a lightweight WordPress security plugin designed to protect your website against unauthorized access, brute-force login attempts, and suspicious request patterns.

The plugin runs quietly in the background and integrates directly with WordPress. It monitors login activity, blocks abusive behavior, and records security-related events for administrative review.

No complex configuration is required. Once activated, protection is enabled automatically.

Features

  • Login attempt monitoring
  • Automatic temporary lockout after multiple failed login attempts
  • IP-based threat detection
  • Firewall protection against common malicious request patterns
  • Secure threat logging for administrators
  • Lightweight and performance-friendly

External Services

This plugin connects to an external service provided by Cyber Smart Empire to check IP reputation.

What data is sent
* IP address of the visitor being checked

When data is sent
* Only when an IP reputation check is performed

Service provider
* Cyber Smart Empire

Service URL
* https://cybersmartempire.com

Privacy Policy
* https://cybersmartempire.com/privacy

Terms of Service
* https://cybersmartempire.com/terms/

Screenshots

Cyber Smart Defence dashboard
Cyber Smart Defence dashboard
Security status indicator
Security status indicator
Threat log display
Threat log display
Login lockout screen
Login lockout screen

Installation

  1. Upload or activate the Cyber Smart Defence plugin.
  2. Open Cyber Defence from the WordPress admin menu.
  3. Protection is enabled automatically upon activation.

No manual configuration is required.

Kwel-vrae

Does this plugin modify WordPress core files?

No. Cyber Smart Defence does not modify WordPress core, themes, or other plugins.

How does the login protection work?

The plugin monitors failed login attempts and temporarily locks access after repeated failures from the same IP address.

What happens when an IP is blocked?

Access is temporarily restricted and a security message is displayed.

Is this plugin beginner-friendly?

Yes. The plugin works automatically without requiring advanced configuration.

Does this plugin slow down my website?

No. The plugin is optimized for performance and only runs checks when necessary.

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Contributors & Developers

“Cyber Smart Defence” is oopbron sagteware. Die volgende mense het bygedra tot die ontwikkeling van hierdie uitbreiding:

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Changelog

3.1.2

  • Security hardening and compatibility improvements
  • Code quality and standards compliance fixes

2.3

  • Added login lockout system
  • Added IP-based threat logging
  • Improved security response handling

2.2

  • Improved admin interface
  • Compatibility updates
  • Stability improvements

Meta

  • Version 3.1.3
  • Last updated 7 maande gelede
  • Active installations 10+
  • WordPress version 5.5 or higher
  • Tested up to 6.9.5
  • PHP version 7.2 or higher
  • Language
    English (US)
  • Tags
    Brute Forcefirewalllogin protectionsecurityWebSite Security
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