Protect WP Config File from Phishing Attacks

Returns a blank page if anyone tries to load wp-config.php or common backup filenames directly in a browser.

What you get

  • Latest stable plugin ZIP from WordPress.org
  • Public source on GitHub for review and contribution
  • GPL v2-licensed code, free for personal and commercial use

Install

  1. Download the ZIP and upload via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
  2. Activate from the Plugins screen.
  3. No configuration required.

Source code

The full source lives on GitHub at https://github.com/thisismyurl/protect-wp-config-from-phishing-attacks. Issues and pull requests welcome.

WordPress.org listing

Originally published at https://wordpress.org/plugins/protect-wp-config-from-phishing-attacks/.

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