Hide backend: still brute force attack

  • Hi,

    I enabled the “Hide Backend” option for my site and I changed the URL with a complete fantasy name.

    It happens that nearly every day my username is lockdout by iTheme Security.

    How come this happend even if i hide the backend of my site?

    How come brute force attack can detect my custom admin URL?

    Note: I ALWAYS use premium themes and plugins from certified developers from the best Maketplaces.

    Thanks in advice

    • This topic was modified 8 years, 1 month ago by havenowords.
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  • I have used this feature too but can’t even find where to change it or check the settings with the latest updates to the plugin. I too am being attacked with the brute force to the supposedly hidden backend and was locked out just yesterday.

    deanr1976

    (@deanr1976)

    I’ve asked this question many times. iThemes answer like a politician. They seem to not know or want to say why or how.

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