Disable XML-RPC Pingback

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Stops abuse of your site’s XML-RPC by simply removing some methods used by attackers. While you can use the rest of XML-RPC methods. This is more friendly than disabling totally XML-RPC, that it’s needed by some plugins and apps (I.e. Mobile apps or some Jetpack’s modules). Features Removes the following methods from XML-RPC interface. pingback.ping pingback.extensions.getPingbacks Also removes X-Pingback from HTTP headers. This will hopefully stops some bots from trying to hit your xmlrpc.php file. Requirements WordPress 3.8.1 or higher.