diff --git a/.htaccess b/.htaccess
index e1c46f57..d01bce0a 100644
--- a/.htaccess
+++ b/.htaccess
@@ -2,13 +2,9 @@ RewriteEngine On
 
 RewriteBase /
 
+RewriteRule (^\.|/\.) - [F]
+
 RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
 RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
 
 RewriteRule ^.*$ index.php [L]
-
-# Protect .env file
-<Files .env>
-    Order allow,deny
-    Deny from all
-</Files>