Tag: Disable XML-RPC

If you run multiple WordPress sites on the same server, server-level endpoint blocking can produce noticeable performance gains. By cutting off automated probes, brute-force attempts, XML-RPC abuse, and exploit scans at the Apache layer, you prevent large volumes of junk requests from ever reaching WordPress or PHP.

January 29, 2026

Apache-Level WordPress Hardening: Why Smart Site Owners Block Attack Endpoints

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Most WordPress security advice focuses on plugins, dashboards, and application settings. That is useful, but it is not where the strongest protection begins. Real security,

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