Description
Cyber Smart Defence is a lightweight WordPress security plugin designed to protect your website against unauthorized access, brute-force login attempts, and suspicious request patterns.
The plugin runs quietly in the background and integrates directly with WordPress. It monitors login activity, blocks abusive behavior, and records security-related events for administrative review.
No complex configuration is required. Once activated, protection is enabled automatically.
Features
- Login attempt monitoring
- Automatic temporary lockout after multiple failed login attempts
- IP-based threat detection
- Firewall protection against common malicious request patterns
- Secure threat logging for administrators
- Lightweight and performance-friendly
External Services
This plugin connects to an external service provided by Cyber Smart Empire to check IP reputation.
What data is sent
* IP address of the visitor being checked
When data is sent
* Only when an IP reputation check is performed
Service provider
* Cyber Smart Empire
Service URL
* https://cybersmartempire.com
Privacy Policy
* https://cybersmartempire.com/privacy
Terms of Service
* https://cybersmartempire.com/terms/
Screenshots
Cyber Smart Defence dashboard 
Security status indicator 
Threat log display 
Login lockout screen
Installation
- Upload or activate the Cyber Smart Defence plugin.
- Open Cyber Defence from the WordPress admin menu.
- Protection is enabled automatically upon activation.
No manual configuration is required.
FAQ
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Does this plugin modify WordPress core files?
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No. Cyber Smart Defence does not modify WordPress core, themes, or other plugins.
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How does the login protection work?
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The plugin monitors failed login attempts and temporarily locks access after repeated failures from the same IP address.
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What happens when an IP is blocked?
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Access is temporarily restricted and a security message is displayed.
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Is this plugin beginner-friendly?
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Yes. The plugin works automatically without requiring advanced configuration.
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Does this plugin slow down my website?
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No. The plugin is optimized for performance and only runs checks when necessary.
Reviews
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Contributors & Developers
“Cyber Smart Defence” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
3.1.2
- Security hardening and compatibility improvements
- Code quality and standards compliance fixes
2.3
- Added login lockout system
- Added IP-based threat logging
- Improved security response handling
2.2
- Improved admin interface
- Compatibility updates
- Stability improvements