(adult) Wordpress site cpu stuck at 90 - 100 unless emergeny ddos protection is turned on via sucuri firewall

Job ID: 39215615

Budget: $30 – $250 AUD

My WordPress site on Digital Ocean is experiencing severe CPU spikes, making it nearly unusable unless I enable emergency DDoS protection via Sucuri. The CPU usage drops from 90-100 down to 15-20 as soon as the protection is turned on. Disabling all plugins has not resolved the issue. The site was previously functioning well without the need for DDoS protection.

- **Site Performance:** High CPU usage occurs after certain actions on the site when DDoS protection is turned off.
- **Immediate Needs:** I need a professional who can diagnose and resolve the CPU issue, ensuring the site can handle traffic without constant DDoS protection.

Ideal candidates for this project should have:
- Extensive experience with WordPress and Digital Ocean hosting.
- Proficient understanding of server management and optimization.
- Experience with Sucuri and DDoS protection.
- Ability to diagnose and rectify high CPU usage issues.

Attached are picture of the ddos setting I use, and the current cpu usage with the ddos setting turned on.
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