The New 8G Firewall Protection Is Here
April 16, 2024
Hide My WP Ghost has just introduced its latest game-changer layer of security: the 8G Firewall. Buckle up as we delve into what this feature brings to the table and how it can revolutionize your WordPress site’s security.
- What Is the 8G Firewall?
- Key Features of the 8G Firewall:
- How to Activate the 8G Firewall:
- Install Hide My WP Ghost:
- Navigate to Firewall Settings:
- Test and Monitor:
- Conclusion:
What Is the 8G Firewall?
The 8G Firewall is a formidable shield designed to fend off an array of threats targeting your WordPress site. Crafted by security guru Jeff Starr, this firewall packs a punch without compromising performance.
Key Features of the 8G Firewall:
- Robust Defense:
- Say goodbye to malicious requests, bad bots, and automated attacks.
- The 8G Firewall stands guard, preventing unauthorized access and suspicious activities.
- Rewrite Rules Magic:
- Unlike traditional firewalls, the 8G Firewall operates through server rewrite rules.
- No file or directory changes—your SEO and loading speed remain untouched.
- Compatibility and Performance:
- Worried about clashes with existing security plugins? Fear not!
- The 8G Firewall plays nice with plugins like Wordfence, iThemes Security, and Sucuri.
- Vulnerability Concealment:
- By blocking common WordPress attacks (think wp-admin, wp-login.php, and wp-content), the 8G Firewall throws hackers off their game.
- Themes, plugins, and core files? Stealth mode activated!
How to Activate the 8G Firewall:
Install Hide My WP Ghost:
- If you haven’t already, install the Hide My WP Ghost plugin from the WordPress repository.
Navigate to Firewall Settings:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard and find Hide My WP > Change Paths in the plugins section.
- Activate a Level of Security like Safe mode or Ghost Mode
Enable the 8G Firewall:
- Go to Hide My WP > Firewall and activate Firewall Against Script Injection.
- Select 8G Firewall option from the list of firewalls.
- If you have Apache server, select if you want to add the firewall on htaccess or load the firewall on WordPress initialization.
- Activate it to start benefiting from its enhanced security features.
Test and Monitor:
- Verify that your site is functioning correctly after enabling the firewall.
- Regularly monitor your site’s security logs to stay informed about blocked threats.
Conclusion:
The 8G Firewall is your silent sentinel, tirelessly guarding your WordPress fortress.
Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, or code wizard, this feature ensures your site stays secure and resilient.