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Many administrators and website owners balk at the sight of failed login attempts on their WordPress site – yet, these are more common than you might think. While they’re not necessarily a threat to website security, understanding what they are and how to limit login attempts can help you ensure better website security.
In this article, we will go through what failed login attempts are, how to determine risk, and finally, how to limit them.
What are failed login attempts?