Redirect Log Questions

It would be useful if you post some examples of the log entries.

It is likely these are ‘bot’ attacks searching for specific security weaknesses, you normally can tell because the target is often /wp-content/plugins/some-vulnerable-plugin/a=specific-file.php ( or js )

Also bots often try to execute php files or look for other files examples would be things like ads.txt or something.php

So show me your log entries and I can give you more advice. It may be that you need to ramp up your security on your site.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Here’s a link to a screenshot of the error log.

ERROR LOG

Are the vast majority to /.well-known/acme-challenge/randomXYZstring …?

If so that is strange and possibly a host issue. Do you manage your own server.

acme-challenge folder is used by LetsEncrypt to validate your domain for the provision of SSLs so continued attempts of files not found is strange and possibly worrying.

If you have host support – I would raise this issue with them in the first instance. It certainly isn’t normal behaviour.

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the help. I’ll get in touch with my hosting company.

Please let me know how you get on, I’m very interested in why the well-known directory is getting hammered.

Did you get a resolution?

I spoke with my hosting company, and they told me it was not an issue, but an error in reporting. Unfortunately, I’m not completely tech-savvy, so I can’t tell you more about the resolution. If you would like to look further at the issue, let me know.

Thanks, your hosting company knows best, I’m glad it is not related to the plugin.