How a Security Plugin’s Automatic IP Block Created a DDoS-Like Spike in Error Logs and the Rate-Limit Threshold Tweaks That Stabilized Traffic
Maintaining a secure and resilient web infrastructure has become increasingly complex as organizations balance protective measures with ensuring high availability. Many websites rely on security plugins to automatically mitigate malicious activity, such as brute-force attacks and unauthorized access attempts. However, these tools, while effective, can also be double-edged swords. One such case involved a popular … Read more