How is my user name to WordPress getting out to the public?

  • Resolved maybandy

    (@maybandy)


    2 years, 9 months ago

    How safe is WordPress? I noticed people trying to hack my site and they are using my “user name.” How are they getting my user name?

    • This topic was modified 2 years, 9 months ago by Jan Dembowski. Reason: Moved to Fixing WordPress, this is not an Everything else WordPress topic
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  • People can extract usernames from the URL of the website. WordPress itself is secured, and usernames are not considered private information. It has been discussed in this trac ticket.

    If you want to strengthen your website’s security further, I strongly suggest you implement a strong password. You can also install a plugin that bans people trying to brute-force login your website, such as Jetpack plugin.

    Moderator Jan Dembowski

    (@jdembowski)

    Forum Moderator and Brute Squad

    Moved to Fixing WordPress, this is not an Everything else WordPress topic.

    How safe is WordPress?

    Very safe.

    Your user name is as private as your email address, which also can be used to log into WordPress and most places. You give your email address out when asked. Usernames are like that and never have been part of any security.

    Its your password that keeps you safe.

    Thread Starter maybandy

    (@maybandy)

    Thanks!

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