gtrguy

Hi WPChef, I keep getting these login attempts. Is this some sort of bot that is trying to hack into my website? Am I understanding this correctly that it keeps using the word “admin” as the password to login? Here’s an example
12 failed login attempts (3 lockout(s)) from IP 106.73.71.128
Last user attempted: admin
IP was blocked for 20 minutes

I don’t understand. Isn’t the plugin working? I’m getting notified that there has been login attempts and the plugin is locking out the individual or bot that keeps using “admin” as the password to get in.

I found the settings for the plugin but don’t see it listed in my plugins.

Update… I just looked at all 25 of my plugins and I don’t even have Limit Login Attempts Reloaded Plugin.

I started getting these notifications yesterday. I’m wondering if this is legit.
Mine reads “Hello,

12 failed login attempts (3 lockout(s)) from IP 188.228.143.121
Last user attempted: admin
IP was blocked for 20 minutes

This notification was sent automatically via Limit Login Attempts Reloaded Plugin. This is installed on your WordPress site.

Under Attack? Try our advanced protection. Have Questions? Visit our help section.”
Seems that the hacker is using “admin” as the password over and over.