WP Cerber Security 9.6.4

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WP Cerber 9.6.4 brings a range of improvements to enhance security and streamline management for WordPress users. Here’s a quick overview of the key changes:

Improvements to Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

  • Session Indicators: Users logging in with two-factor authentication now have a green “2FA” label on the Sessions page. The label shows as solid when verification is complete and outlined if it’s still pending.
  • Better Compatibility: 2FA login forms now work seamlessly with WordPress installations in sub-folders and on servers with sub-optimal configurations.
  • Enhanced Emails: 2FA PIN emails now include the recipient’s first and last name, improving clarity and deliverability.
  • Secured Session Data: 2FA session data storage has been improved to prevent misuse, even if the database is compromised.

Enhanced IP Address Detection

  • WP Cerber now displays detailed diagnostic messages if IP address detection fails due to configuration or server settings.
  • Added fallback methods for IP detection, using $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] or the CERBER_IP_KEY constant if proxy headers or configurations are invalid.

Other Key Updates

  • Clearer Cookie Details: In the Live Traffic log, cookies set by WP Cerber are highlighted in green and decoded for easier analysis.
  • Simplified anti-spam and firewall exceptions: Escaping slashes in REGEX patterns is no longer required. Existing configurations are automatically updated during the upgrade.
  • Optimized Performance: Database operations have been improved to run more efficiently on modern servers.

If you’ve enabled automatic updates in the plugin settings, the update will be installed automatically on your WordPress site.

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