I have recently been getting the message:
An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong with WordPress.org or this server’s configuration. If you continue to have problems, please try the support forums.
This appears when I try and add a new plugin, or edit existing ones.
The message sometimes continues with:
(WordPress could not establish a secure connection to WordPress.org. Please contact your server administrator.) in /home/harry/public_html/blog/wp-admin/includes/plugin-install.php on line 77
I presume it is related, but recently my Askimet spam filter has stopped working, after years of no problems. My comments are being filled up with unwanted spam and I am seemingly unable to do anything.
My website is: http://www.harryhasson.co.uk/blog
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am not a complete novice, but if any suggestions could be 'dumbed down' I certainly won't be offended.