DDoS

How to protect (and quicken) your WordPress instances with a reverse proxy

WordPress powers about 60% of all websites on the internet, which is a staggering figure by any standard. Most of these WordPress instances lack many basic security features that can mean the difference between your website being hacked and… well, not hacked. In this article, we’re going to run through the process of setting up …

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WordPress XML-RPC

What is xmlrpc.php file and why you should care about it

What is XML-RPC? According to Wikipedia, XML-RPC is a remote procedure call (RPC) protocol which uses XML to encode its calls and HTTP as a transport mechanism. WordPress utilizes this XML-RPC that is used to exchange information between computer systems over a network. In short, it is a system that allows you to post on your WordPress blog using popular weblog clients like Windows Live …

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