The uploads directory is where the files of the WordPress media library are stored. Unfortunately, this directory is not protected by default: anyone who wants to see your whole library may be able to list it by going to http://yourwebsite/wp-content/uploads. This plugin hides the contents by adding an index.php file to your uploads directory and its subfolders, or by adding an .htaccess file that returns a 403 error (Forbidden Access). Depending on your server, the .htaccess option may be unavailable (Nginx does not read .htaccess files). For more information, visit protectuploads.com. Featur...
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