Brute Force question

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  timalyn · Member · Apr 14, 2013 at 1:14 am

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  Hi
  I have been sent this link from a friend who is wondering if there is a problem to be aware of?
  I cannot read it as it tends to lock my pc

  http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/13/4218846/massive-botnet-using-brute-force-attack-to-target-wordpress-sites

  thanks and best regards
  Tim

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  auxclass · Member · Apr 14, 2013 at 1:23 am

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  There have been two threads here already – the targets are mostly WordPress.ORG installs – however – read the thread below – make sure your password is a solid one – both here and for your email – we should be OK here and the Techs & Engineers at WordPress.COM are aware of the attacks and working to keep you safe

  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/mass-hacker-attack-reportedly-underway-against-wp-intalls?replies=17

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  gureggu · Member · Apr 14, 2013 at 1:23 am

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  From what I’ve read, the bot-net seems to be targeting the default admin account, which only exists on self-hosted WordPress sites. If your friend’s website is hosted here they shouldn’t be too concerned.

  Some tips here for the self-hosted: http://ma.tt/2013/04/passwords-and-brute-force/