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Automated Bot Traffic and Security Scans on HNMLabs

HNMLabs recently detected automated bot traffic targeting common WordPress paths and setup files. No sensitive system access was detected, but suspicious requests are being logged, filtered, and monitored.

HNMLabs June 5, 2026 3 min read 0 likes 0 comments
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Reader framing Public websites are constantly scanned by automated bots, crawlers, and scripts. Most of these requests are not targeted attacks, but they can still create unnecessary traffic and may look for outdated software, exposed setup files, or misconfigured admin panels. At HNMLabs, we actively monitor this type of traffic and apply defensive filtering where necessary. Recently, our logs showed multiple requests to paths commonly used in WordPress installations, even though these paths are not part of our active application structure. Examples of suspicious request patterns included: /wp-admin/install.php /wp-admin/setup-config.php /wp-login.php /wordpress /wp /old These paths are frequently requested by automated scanners looking for unfinished WordPress installations, exposed admin panels, or legacy directories. Some requests also used automated user agents such as Python-based HTTP clients, while others attempted to imitate normal browser traffic. For privacy and responsible disclosure, IP addresses are not published in full. However, suspicious access attempts are recorded internally. Examples of anonymized network entries include: 172.71.xxx.xxx 104.23.xxx.xxx 128.90.xxx.xxx 91.193.xxx.xxx 2600:1900:xxxx:xxxx::xxxx 27.221.xxx.xxx 118.171.xxx.xxx 135.181.xxx.xxx 149.88.xxx.xxx 167.100.xxx.xxx Our approach is simple: Suspicious paths are monitored Repeated bot-like requests are filtered Sensitive endpoints are protected Server logs are reviewed regularly Abuse patterns may be reported to relevant providers when necessary No public user data, account data, or private system information was exposed by these requests. This notice is shared to document our monitoring process and to make clear that automated scanning activity is not ignored. HNMLabs will continue improving its security posture with request filtering, endpoint hardening, access logging, and bot traffic analysis. Automated scanners may treat the web as open territory, but every request leaves a trace.