=== Cyber Smart Defence ===
Contributors: cybersmartempire
Tags: security, firewall, login protection, brute force, website security
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 3.1.3
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Lightweight WordPress security firewall with login protection and threat monitoring.

== 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

== Installation ==

1. Upload or activate the Cyber Smart Defence plugin.
2. Open **Cyber Defence** from the WordPress admin menu.
3. Protection is enabled automatically upon activation.

No manual configuration is required.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin modify WordPress core files? =
No. Cyber Smart Defence does not modify WordPress core, themes, or other plugins.

= How does the login protection work? =
The plugin monitors failed login attempts and temporarily locks access after repeated failures from the same IP address.

= What happens when an IP is blocked? =
Access is temporarily restricted and a security message is displayed.

= Is this plugin beginner-friendly? =
Yes. The plugin works automatically without requiring advanced configuration.

= Does this plugin slow down my website? =
No. The plugin is optimized for performance and only runs checks when necessary.

== 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 ==

1. Cyber Smart Defence dashboard
2. Security status indicator
3. Threat log display
4. Login lockout screen

== 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

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 3.1.2 =
Improved security handling and WordPress compatibility.