FreelanceBo Sentra Control vs Stop XML-RPC Attacks

FreelanceBo Sentra Control is a comprehensive WordPress security plugin that connects your site to the Sentra central console, providing enterprise-grade protection. Features Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Block malicious requests, SQL injection, XSS, and other common attacks Malware Scanner – Scan WordPress core files, themes, and plugins for known malware signatures Vulnerability Scanner – Check installed plugins and themes against known vulnerability databases Brute Force Protection – Limit login attempts and block attackers automatically File Integrity Monitoring – Detect unauthorized changes to WordPress core files IP Blocklist – Manage blocked IPs manually or automatically based on threat detection Security Events Log – Track all security events with detailed logging Central Console – Manage multiple WordPress sites from a single dashboard How It Works Install and activate the plugin on your WordPress site Connect to your Sentra central console by entering the server URL and API key in Settings The plugin automatically starts monitoring your site and reporting to the console View scan results, manage firewall rules, and review security events from either the WordPress admin panel or the central console Requirements WordPress 5.8 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher A Sentra central console account (available at freelancebo.it) External Services This plugin relies on the following external services: FreelanceBo Sentra Control Console This plugin connects to a self-hosted FreelanceBo Sentra Control central console for centralized security monitoring and management. This connection is essential for the plugin to function. What data is sent: * Site URL, WordPress version, PHP version, and installed plugins/themes list (during heartbeat and scans) * Security events (firewall blocks, failed login attempts, malware detections, file integrity changes) * Scan results (malware scan, vulnerability scan, integrity scan findings) When data is sent: * On plugin activation and periodically via heartbeat (every 5 minutes) * When security events occur (login attempts, firewall blocks) * When scans are triggered (manually or via scheduled cron) * When the admin manages firewall rules, blocklists, or settings Service provider: FreelanceBo Group S.r.l.s., Bologna, Italy * Service URL: https://sentra.freelancebo.it * Terms of Service: https://sentra.freelancebo.it/terms * Privacy Policy: https://sentra.freelancebo.it/privacy The console server URL is configurable by the user in the plugin settings. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. Data is stored on EU-based servers in compliance with GDPR. WordPress.org API The vulnerability scanner module uses the official WordPress.org API to retrieve information about installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core version. This is necessary to check for known vulnerabilities and outdated software. What data is sent: * Plugin slugs, theme slugs, and WordPress core version When data is sent: * When a vulnerability scan is triggered (manually or via scheduled cron) Service provider: WordPress.org * API endpoint: https://api.wordpress.org * Terms of Service: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/ * Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/

Stop XML-RPC Attacks protects your WordPress site from XML-RPC brute force attacks, DDoS attempts, and reconnaissance probes while maintaining compatibility with essential services like Jetpack and WooCommerce. Features: Three security modes: Full Disable, Guest Disable, or Selective Blocking Blocks dangerous methods: system.multicall, pingback.ping, and more Compatible with Jetpack and WooCommerce Optional user enumeration blocking Attack logging for monitoring Zero configuration required – works out of the box Clean, intuitive admin interface