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On failed login attempt – report IP of visitor to centralized database.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nIf same IP fails a lot (no matter on which site) – it will be listed on blocklist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CSF (Config Server Firewall) allows you to put URL which contains list of IPs, that should be blocked.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nSet it to our address and your server will be protected from those, who abuse WordPress sites login forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plugin is simple and I believe it can become an effecient tool fighting against hackers, as it would\u003Cbr \u002F>\nstop bad guys at firewall level, not letting them do any harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Report failed logins to centralized database and block IPs on firewall level!",50,2422,100,2,"2022-03-03T10:09:00.000Z","5.9.13","3.0.1","",[20,21,22,23,24],"apf","csf","firewall","login","security","http:\u002F\u002Fwp-firewall.hosting.guru\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Ffailed-login-firewall.zip",85,0,null,"2026-03-15T15:16:48.613Z",[],{"slug":33,"display_name":7,"profile_url":8,"plugin_count":14,"total_installs":34,"avg_security_score":35,"avg_patch_time_days":36,"trust_score":37,"computed_at":38},"antonaleksandrov",4050,92,7,94,"2026-04-05T02:29:25.811Z",[40,62,84,106,125],{"slug":41,"name":42,"version":43,"author":44,"author_profile":45,"description":46,"short_description":47,"active_installs":48,"downloaded":49,"rating":50,"num_ratings":51,"last_updated":52,"tested_up_to":53,"requires_at_least":54,"requires_php":18,"tags":55,"homepage":18,"download_link":59,"security_score":50,"vuln_count":60,"unpatched_count":28,"last_vuln_date":61,"fetched_at":30},"limit-login-attempts-reloaded","Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall","2.26.28","WPChef","https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fwpchefgadget\u002F","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Limit Login Attempts Reloaded\u003C\u002Fa> functions as a robust deterrent against \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Fcracking-the-code-unveiling-the-mechanics-behind-brute-force-attacks\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">brute force attacks\u003C\u002Fa>, bolstering your website’s security measures and optimizing its performance. It achieves this by \u003Cstrong>restricting the number of login attempts allowed\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This applies not only to the standard login method, but also to XMLRPC, Woocommerce, and custom login pages. With more than 2.5 million active users, this plugin fulfills all your login security requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plugin functions by automatically preventing further attempts from a particular Internet Protocol (IP) address and\u002For username once a predetermined limit of retries has been surpassed. This significantly weakens the effectiveness of brute force attacks on your website.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By default, WordPress permits an unlimited number of login attempts, posing a vulnerability where passwords can be easily deciphered through brute force methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Limit Login Attempts Reloaded Premium (Try Free with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Fpremium-security-zero-cost-discover-the-benefits-of-micro-cloud\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Micro Cloud\u003C\u002Fa>)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nUpgrade to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Fplans\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Limit Login Attempts Reloaded Premium\u003C\u002Fa> to extend cloud-based protection to the Limit Login Attempts Reloaded plugin, thereby enhancing your login security. The premium version includes a range of highly beneficial features, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Ffeatures\u002Fip-intelligence\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">IP intelligence\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Cstrong>detect, counter and deny malicious login attempts\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Ffailed-login-attempts-in-wordpress\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">failed login attempts\u003C\u002Fa> will be safely neutralized in the cloud so your website can function at its optimal performance during an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\">\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FJfkvIiQft14?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Features (Free Version):\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>2FA\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Coming soon.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Limit Logins\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Limit the number of retry attempts when logging in (per each IP).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Configurable Lockout Timings\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Modify the amount of time a user or IP must wait after a lockout.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Remaining Tries\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Informs the user about the remaining retries or lockout time on the login page.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lockout Email Notifications\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Informs the admin via email of lockouts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Denied Attempt Logs\u003C\u002Fstrong> – View a log of all denied attempts and lockouts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>IP & Username Safelist\u002FDenylist\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Control access to usernames and IPs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>New User Registration Protection (Micro Cloud Accounts)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Protects default WP registration.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sucuri\u003C\u002Fstrong> compatibility.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Wordfence\u003C\u002Fstrong> compatibility.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ultimate Member\u003C\u002Fstrong> compatibility.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>WPS Hide Login\u003C\u002Fstrong> compatibility.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>MemberPress\u003C\u002Fstrong> compatibility.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>XMLRPC\u003C\u002Fstrong> gateway protection.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Woocommerce\u003C\u002Fstrong> login page protection.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Multi-site compatibility\u003C\u002Fstrong> with extra MU settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>GDPR\u003C\u002Fstrong> compliant.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Custom IP origins support\u003C\u002Fstrong> (Cloudflare, Sucuri, etc.).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>llar_admin\u003C\u002Fstrong> own capability.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch4>Features (Premium Version):\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Performance Optimizer\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Offload the burden of excessive failed logins from your server to protect your server resources, resulting in improved speed and efficiency of your website.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enhanced IP Intelligence\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Identify repetitive and suspicious login attempts to detect potential brute force attacks. IPs with known malicious activity are stored and used to help prevent and counter future attacks.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enhanced Throttling\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Longer lockout intervals each time a malicious IP or username tries to login unsuccessfully.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Deny By Country\u003C\u002Fstrong> – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Fblock-logins-by-country-in-wordpress\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Block logins by country\u003C\u002Fa> by simply selecting the countries you want to deny.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Auto IP Denylist\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Automatically add IP addresses to your active cloud deny list that repeatedly fail login attempts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>New User Registration Protection\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Protects default WP registration.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Global Denylist Protection\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Utilize our active cloud IP data from thousands of websites in the LLAR network.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Synchronized Lockouts\u003C\u002Fstrong> –  Lockout IP data can be shared between multiple domains for enhanced protection in your network.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Synchronized Safelist\u002FDenylist\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Safelist\u002FDenylist IP and username data can be shared between multiple domains.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Premium Support\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Email support with a security tech.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Auto Backups of All IP Data\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Store your active IP data in the cloud.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Successful Logins Log\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Store successful logins in the cloud including IP info, city, state and lat\u002Flong.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enhanced lockout logs\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Gain valuable insights into the origins of IPs that are attempting logins.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>CSV Download of IP Data\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Download IP data direclty from the cloud.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Supports IPV6 Ranges For Safelist\u002FDenylist\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Unlock The Locked Admin\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Easily \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.limitloginattempts.com\u002Fhow-to-unlock-your-site-if-you-are-locked-out-by-limit-login-attempts-reloaded\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">unlock the locked admin\u003C\u002Fa> through the cloud.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>*Some features require higher level plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Upgrading from the old Limit Login Attempts plugin?\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Go to the Plugins section in your site’s backend.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Remove the Limit Login Attempts plugin.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Install the Limit Login Attempts Reloaded plugin.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>All your settings will be kept intact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many languages are currently supported in the Limit Login Attempts Reloaded plugin but we welcome any additional ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Help us bring Limit Login Attempts Reloaded to even more countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translations: Bulgarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Persian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plugin uses standard actions and filters only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the original code from Limit Login Attempts plugin by Johan Eenfeldt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Branding Guidelines\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Limit Login Attempts Reloaded™ is a trademark of Atlantic Silicon Inc. When writing about the plugin, please make sure to use Reloaded after Limit Login Attempts. Limit Login Attempts is the old plugin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Limit Login Attempts Reloaded (correct)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Limit Login Attempts (incorrect)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","Block excessive login attempts and protect your site against brute force attacks. Simple, yet powerful tools to improve site performance.",2000000,79399145,98,1441,"2026-01-12T16:01:00.000Z","6.9.4","3.0",[56,57,22,58,24],"2fa","brute-force","login-security","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Flimit-login-attempts-reloaded.2.26.28.zip",4,"2023-12-20 00:00:00",{"slug":63,"name":64,"version":65,"author":66,"author_profile":67,"description":68,"short_description":69,"active_installs":70,"downloaded":71,"rating":37,"num_ratings":72,"last_updated":73,"tested_up_to":53,"requires_at_least":74,"requires_php":75,"tags":76,"homepage":79,"download_link":80,"security_score":81,"vuln_count":82,"unpatched_count":28,"last_vuln_date":83,"fetched_at":30},"all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall","All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall","5.4.6","David Anderson \u002F Team Updraft","https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fdavidanderson\u002F","\u003Ch3>THE TOP RATED WORDPRESS SECURITY AND FIREWALL PLUGIN\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fteamupdraft.com\u002Fall-in-one-security?utm_source=aios-wp-dir&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=plugin-dir&utm_content=aios&utm_creative_format=description\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">All-in-One Security (AIOS)\u003C\u002Fa> is a WordPress security plugin from the same, trusted team that brought you UpdraftPlus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s called ‘All-In-One’ because it’s packed full of ways to keep your WordPress website(s) safe and secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Login security features\u003C\u002Fstrong> keep bots at bay. Lock out users based on a configurable number of login attempts, get two-factor authentication and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>File and database security.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Get notified of file changes that occur outside of normal operations. Block access to key files and scan files and folders to spot insecure permissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Firewall.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Get PHP, .htaccess and 6G firewall rules courtesy of Perishable Press. Spot and block fake Google Bots and more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Spam prevention.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Prevent annoying spam comments and reduce unnecessary load on the server. Automatically and permanently block IP addresses that exceed a set number of spam comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Audit log.\u003C\u002Fstrong> View events happening on your WordPress website. Find out if a plugin or theme has been added, removed, updated and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>WHY ALL-IN-ONE SECURITY?\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>AIOS has a near-perfect \u003Cstrong>4.7 \u002F 5-star user rating\u003C\u002Fstrong> across more than 1 million installs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great for beginners and experts alike. AIOS guides you logically and clearly through each of its features which are all clearly explained. Security features are marked as basic, intermediate and advanced. Each step increases your security score. Turn them on and watch your protection grow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have a large support team of software developers. That means we have the availability and the skillset to help you with the trickiest of queries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We comb the WordPress plugin directory for support tickets daily – most queries are responded to within 24 hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Excellent plugin with numerous well-thought-out options for making a website more secure. I have been using it for years and am very happy with it. I recently had a small problem setting up a website and – even as a non-premium user – I received support very quickly. Highly recommended!\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For even more ways to stay safe and secure, upgrade to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fteamupdraft.com\u002Fall-in-one-security\u002Fpricing?utm_source=aios-wp-dir&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=plugin-dir&utm_content=aios_premium&utm_creative_format=description\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">AIOS Premium\u003C\u002Fa> – it packs a punch security-wise, whilst being \u003Cstrong>extremely cost-competitive\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>LOGIN SECURITY\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Two-factor authentication (TFA)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Require TFA for specific user roles. 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Choose how many login attempts are allowed, set lockout durations, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Force user logout\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Automatically log out users after a specified period of time. Unattended sessions are closed, reducing the risk of unauthorised access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Manually approve new registrations\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Review and approve new user registrations to prevent spam and fake sign-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Enhance WordPress salt security\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Adds 64 extra characters to WordPress salts, rotating them weekly. Makes cracking passwords virtually impossible, even if your database is stolen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Plugin Support\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>If you have a question or problem with the All-In-One Security plugin, post it on the support forum and we will help you. Premium customers can log queries directly with the team via https:\u002F\u002Fteamupdraft.com\u002Fall-in-one-security\u002F\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cstrong>Monitor and manage active sessions\u003C\u002Fstrong> – If a user is logged in who shouldn’t be, log them out or add them to a blacklist.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch4>SPAM PREVENTION\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Block spam coming from bots\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Reduce the load on your server and improve the user experience by automatically blocking spam comments from bots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Monitor spam IP addresses\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Monitor the IP addresses of people or bots leaving spam comments. Choose which ones to block based on a configurable number of comments left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>FILE \u002F DATABASE Security\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Scan and fix file permissions\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Scan for insecure file permissions. 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Safeguard your content by disabling RSS and Atom feeds and avoid cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nBlock fake Google bots and POST requests made by bots – Block fake Google bots and stop bots from making POST requests by blocking IP addresses where the user-agent and referrer fields are blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Utilise 6G firewall rules\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Employ flexible blacklist rules to reduce the number of malicious URL requests that hit your website (courtesy of Perishable Press).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>And more\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Blacklist (and whitelist) IP ranges and user agents and block unauthorized access to data by disabling REST API access for non-logged-in requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENHANCED [Premium]\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Two-factor authentication\u003C\u002Fstrong> is included in the free plugin. Upgrade to Premium if you’d like to:\u003Cbr \u002F>\nRequire TFA after a set time period – Mandate TFA for all admins or other roles after their accounts reach a specified age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Control how often TFA is required\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Set TFA to be required after a certain number of days on trusted devices instead of every login.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Customise design layout\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Adjust the TFA design to match your website’s existing layout and branding.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nEmergency codes – Generate one-time use emergency codes to regain access if you lose your TFA device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WordPress Multisite Compatible\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Ensure compatibility with WordPress multisite networks and their sub-sites for consistent TFA application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Integration with login forms\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Integrate TFA with various login forms, including WooCommerce, Affiliates-WP, Elementor Pro, bbPress, and ‘Theme My Login’ without additional coding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>SMART 404 BLOCKING [Premium]\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Block IPs based on 404 errors\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Detect hackers probing your URLs via script and bots by the 404 errors they leave behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smart 404 Configuration\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Set a figure for the maximum number of 404 events allowed before an IP address is blocked. Choose a time period within which the 404 events must occur (e.g., 10 errors within 10 minutes).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smart 404 block by URL string\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Instantly block an IP address if a 404 event includes a specific URL string.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smart 404 whitelisting\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Prevent particular IP addresses from being permanently blocked due to 404 events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>COUNTRY BLOCKING [Premium]\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Block traffic to the entire site or to specific pages or posts\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Useful if you’re an e-commerce site and you want to block sales to some countries for shipping or tax reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Whitelist some users from blocked countries\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Whitelist IP addresses or IP ranges even if they are part of a blocked country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>MALWARE SCANNING [Premium]\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Automatic malware scanning\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Detect and protect against the latest malware, trojans, and spyware.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nAlerts you to blacklisting by search engines – Monitor your site for blacklisting by search engines due to malicious code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Response time monitoring\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Keep track of your website’s response time to identify and address any performance issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Uptime monitoring\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Checks your website’s uptime every 5 minutes and alerts you immediately if your site or server goes down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Advice and malware removal\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Need hands-on advice and support for malware removal? Our team of genuine cybersecurity experts is here to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Notification if something’s amiss\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Receive notifications about any issues with your site so you can address problems before they escalate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Plugin Support\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>If you have a question or problem with the All-In-One Security plugin, post it on the support forum and we will help you. Premium customers can log queries directly with the team via https:\u002F\u002Fteamupdraft.com\u002Fall-in-one-security\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Developers\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>If you are a developer and you need some extra hooks or filters for this plugin then let us know.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch4>Translations\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>All-In-One Security plugin can be translated to any language.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Currently available translations:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>English\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>German\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Spanish\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>French\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Hungarian\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Italian\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Swedish\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Russian\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Chinese\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Portuguese (Brazil)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Persian\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch4>Privacy Policy\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>This plugin may collect IP addresses for security reasons such as mitigating brute force login threats and malicious activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collected information is stored on your server. No information is transmitted to third parties or remote server locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Usage\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Go to the settings menu after you activate the plugin and follow the instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Usage\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Go to the settings menu after you activate the plugin and follow the instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Protect your website investment with All-In-One Security (AIOS) – a comprehensive and easy to use security plugin designed especially for WordPress.",1000000,36139406,1693,"2026-01-28T22:15:00.000Z","5.0","5.6",[22,58,77,24,78],"malware-scanning","two-factor-authentication","https:\u002F\u002Fwordpress.org\u002Fplugins\u002Fall-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Fall-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall.5.4.6.zip",93,26,"2024-02-08 00:00:00",{"slug":85,"name":86,"version":87,"author":88,"author_profile":89,"description":90,"short_description":91,"active_installs":70,"downloaded":92,"rating":93,"num_ratings":94,"last_updated":95,"tested_up_to":53,"requires_at_least":96,"requires_php":97,"tags":98,"homepage":101,"download_link":102,"security_score":103,"vuln_count":104,"unpatched_count":28,"last_vuln_date":105,"fetched_at":30},"sg-security","Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin","1.5.9","SiteGround","https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fsiteground\u002F","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bulletproof your website security in a few clicks against a range of security breaches, including brute-force attacks, malware threats and bots, with our free WordPress security plugin – Security Optimizer.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proactively monitor your site’s security to detect any suspicious activity and take immediate actions to protect your site and prevent further damage with these essential features:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Enable \u003Cstrong>2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)\u003C\u002Fstrong> for an extra layer of website security\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Set \u003Cstrong>Limit Login Attempts\u003C\u002Fstrong> to deter malicious login attempts and brute-force attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Change your default login URL to \u003Cstrong>Custom Login URL\u003C\u002Fstrong> to avoid attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Activate \u003Cstrong>Advanced XSS Protection\u003C\u002Fstrong> to fortify your website against malicious attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lock and Protect System Folders\u003C\u002Fstrong> to ensure no unauthorized or malicious scripts can be executed in your system folders\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Disable Themes & Plugins Editor\u003C\u002Fstrong> to safeguard your website from unauthorized access via the WordPress editor\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hide WordPress Version\u003C\u002Fstrong> effortlessly, keeping it hidden from prying eyes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Use \u003Cstrong>Activity Log\u003C\u002Fstrong> to monitor your site and quickly prevent malicious actions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Post-Hack Actions\u003C\u002Fstrong> to take immediate actions and prevent further damages\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Developed by the website security experts at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siteground.com\u002Fwordpress-plugins\u002Fsiteground-security\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">SiteGround\u003C\u002Fa> and trusted by over 900,000 webmasters for its robust security shield and ease of use to safeguard WordPress applications from possible attacks on any hosting platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>AWARDS:\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.templatemonster.com\u002Fawards\u002Fwinners-2022\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Monster Awards 2022\u003C\u002Fa>: Best WordPress Security Plugin 🥇\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.templatemonster.com\u002Fawards\u002Fwinners-2021\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Monster Awards 2021\u003C\u002Fa>: Best WordPress Security Plugin 🥇\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Plugin Video\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cspan class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\">\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FFOheCz7sm9A?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fspan>\n\u003Ch4>Plugin Tutorial\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Unveil the vast array of features and unleash the full potential of our security plugin in our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siteground.com\u002Ftutorials\u002Fwordpress\u002Fsg-security\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Security Optimizer Tutorial\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>SITE PROTECTION FEATURES\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Safeguard your WordPress application using our powerful site security toolset. Our comprehensive features are specifically designed to strengthen your website’s defenses against malware, exploits, and various malicious activities. With these tools at your disposal, you can ensure the utmost bot, malware and brute force protection for your website:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Lock and Protect System Folders\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Ensure the maximum security for your application’s system folders by preventing the execution of any unauthorized or malicious scripts. The Lock and Protect System Folders feature acts as a powerful shield against potential threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Hide WordPress Version\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Protect your website from mass attacks by hiding the WordPress version, which helps to mitigate version-specific vulnerabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Disable Themes & Plugins Editor\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Enhance the security of your WordPress admin area by disabling the Themes & Plugins Editor, preventing potential coding errors and unauthorized access through the editor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Disable XML-RPC\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Mitigate potential security risks by disabling the XML-RPC protocol, which has been exploited in various attacks. Please note that disabling XML-RPC will restrict WordPress from communicating with third-party systems. We recommend enabling this feature unless you have a specific need for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Disable RSS and ATOM Feeds\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Prevent content scraping and specific attacks on your site by disabling RSS and ATOM feeds. Unless you have readers accessing your site via RSS readers, it is recommended to keep this feature enabled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Advanced XSS Protection\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Add an extra layer of website security against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by enabling Advanced XSS Protection, bolstering the overall security of your website.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Delete Default Readme.html\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Eliminate potential vulnerabilities by deleting the default readme.txt file, which contains information about your website. By removing this file, you reduce the risk of your site being listed in vulnerable sites targeted by hackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Login Security\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch4>Custom Login Url\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Personalize your login URL to thwart potential attacks and create a strong entry point. Bid farewell to the default login URL and embrace a bespoke path of your choosing. Additionally, you have the freedom to modify the default sign-up URL as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Login Access\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Restrict login page access to specific IP addresses or IP ranges, effectively thwarting malicious login attempts and deterring brute force attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Immerse your website in an impenetrable shield of security with 2FA. This formidable feature demands that all admin users furnish a unique token, generated exclusively through the Google Authentication application, during the login process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Disable Common Usernames\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Don’t fall victim to predictable security breaches! The use of common usernames, such as ‘admin,’ poses a significant threat to the integrity of your website. Activate this option to disable the creation of common usernames. If any weak usernames already exist, we’ll prompt you to provide new, stronger alternatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Limit Login Attempts\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Maintain control over unauthorized access attempts with Limit Login Attempts. Set a specific threshold for the number of login failures users can endure before consequences arise. After reaching the limit, the IP address associated with the unsuccessful login attempts will be blocked for one hour. Persistent failures will result in longer restrictions, starting with 24 hours and escalating to a week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>ACTIVITY MONITORING\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Monitor your website and login page for unauthorized visitors and brute force attempts to prevent malicious actions\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Activity Log\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>The Activity Log page provides you with a comprehensive view of the activities performed by registered, unknown, and blocked visitors. It allows you to closely monitor any suspicious behavior and take appropriate actions in case of a compromised user, plugin, or hacking attempt. You can leverage the quick tools available to swiftly block future attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Weekly Security Reports\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Receive a weekly traffic summary for your website directly to your inbox. This \u003Cstrong>Weekly Security Report\u003C\u002Fstrong> compiles data on both bot and human traffic, along with details about blocked login and visit attempts to proactively monitor traffic and promptly identify suspicious activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>POST-HACK ACTIONS\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Take immediate measures to protect your website if you suspect a compromise and prevent further damage. Here, you’ll find convenient solutions to address the situation effectively:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Reinstall All Free Plugins\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>In the event of a hack, utilizing the Reinstall All Free Plugins feature can help mitigate potential harm. This action reinstalls all of your free plugins, reducing the likelihood of additional exploits or the reuse of malicious code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Log Out All Users\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>To prevent any further unauthorized activities by users or attackers, you can choose to log out all users instantly using the Log Out All Users feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Force Password Reset\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>By enforcing a password reset, you can ensure that all users are prompted to change their passwords during their next login. This not only strengthens the security of their accounts but also immediately logs out all currently logged-in users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Requirements\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>WordPress 4.7\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>PHP 7.0\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Working .htaccess file\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Data Collection\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Collection of technical data is optional and is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siteground.com\u002Fkb\u002Fwhat-information-wp-plugins-collect\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">listed here\u003C\u002Fa>. This data is collected only for technical analysis, improvements and the possibility to contact the plugin user in case urgent issues need to be fixed (for example a critical security release that needs to be communicated to site owners). The plugin user can manage their preferences within the WP admin to control the collection of technical data. We advise opting in for this data collection, as it can enhance the plugin’s performance. You may find more information on data collection in our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siteground.com\u002Fviewtos\u002Fsiteground_plugins_privacy_notice\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Plugins Privacy Notice\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.",31890492,90,153,"2026-01-15T09:21:00.000Z","4.7","7.0",[22,23,99,24,100],"malware-scanner","web-application-firewall","https:\u002F\u002Fsiteground.com","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Fsg-security.1.5.9.zip",86,5,"2025-11-30 00:00:00",{"slug":107,"name":108,"version":109,"author":110,"author_profile":111,"description":112,"short_description":113,"active_installs":114,"downloaded":115,"rating":93,"num_ratings":116,"last_updated":117,"tested_up_to":53,"requires_at_least":118,"requires_php":97,"tags":119,"homepage":122,"download_link":123,"security_score":35,"vuln_count":36,"unpatched_count":28,"last_vuln_date":124,"fetched_at":30},"hide-my-wp","WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security & Firewall","5.5.02","John Darrel","https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fjohndarrel\u002F","\u003Cp>Level up your WordPress security with the WP Ghost plugin! \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpghost.com\u002Fkb\u002F99-fewer-hacker-attacks-on-wordpress-sites\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">99% Fewer Hacker Attacks on WordPress Sites\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WP Ghost\u003C\u002Fstrong> (formerly Hide My WP Ghost) is a \u003Cstrong>comprehensive hack-prevention security solution for WordPress\u003C\u002Fstrong> websites. It adds \u003Cstrong>multiple layers of security to block hacker bots and prevent unauthorized access\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It works by changing and hiding common vulnerabilities, making it difficult for bots and hackers to exploit weak points in plugins, themes, and the WordPress core itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WP Ghost Network Stats: \u003Cstrong>blocked over 10 million monthly brute-force attempts\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>prevented over 100 million monthly threats\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Key features include powerful protection against:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Brute Force Attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SQL Injection Attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Script Injection Attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Vulnerability Exploit\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Malware Injection\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>XML-RPC attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>File Inclusion Exploits\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Directory Traversal Attacks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Default WP Paths Exploits\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Throttling of Access Attempts to Entry Points\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>and more\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Protect your site today! WP Ghost hides and secures all common paths, plugins, and themes from hacker bots and spammers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\">\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FQMdoSN8dk1c?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nYouTube – Why You Must Have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpghost.com\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Hide My WP\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WP Ghost is packed with over 65 security-free features:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Change and Hide Paths:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Hide 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href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpghost.com\u002Fkb\u002Fwp-ghost-compatibility-plugins-list\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Hide My WP Compatibility Plugins\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nCompatibility Theme List: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpghost.com\u002Fkb\u002Fwp-ghost-compatibility-themes-list\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Hide My WP Compatibility Themes\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WP Ghost changes and hides WP common paths, admin & login paths, plugin paths, and theme paths, protecting your site from hacker bots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note! 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Scan for malware and tighten up the security of your files.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Outdated & Removed Plugins\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Scans for plugins removed from WordPress.org or not updated in 2+ years.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AntiBot Global Firewall\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Connect for free to WPMU DEV to block harmful IPs with data from over 750,000 sites.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>WordPress Security Firewall\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Block or allowlist IPs, implement IP blocking, and Geo IP blocking, user agent banning and protect against brute force attacks.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Easily set up better security with 2FA to prevent most login attacks such as brute force, App verification, backup codes, lost device email, WooCommerce 2FA, and Web Authentication.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Login Masking\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Change the location of WordPress’s default login 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blocking).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Disable Trackbacks And Pingbacks\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Disable these notifications to enhance spam protection and site security.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Core And Server Update Security Recommendations\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Stay on top of your system security.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Antivirus Scan\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Scan for active security threats, viruses, and other malware.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Disable File Editor\u003C\u002Fstrong> – If they get in, they won’t get far.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hide Error Reporting\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Hide code errors on the frontend so hackers can’t exploit site security.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Update Security Keys\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Update old WordPress security keys to be more encrypted and provide better security.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prevent Information Disclosure\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Improve server 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Protection (Pro Only)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Stop session hijacking and prevent unauthorized account access.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Safe Repair For Suspicious Files (Pro Only)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Restore or replace compromised files safely with a single click.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Automated Reports (Pro Only)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Receive scheduled security reports straight to your inbox.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Learn The Ropes With These Hands-On Defender Security Plugin Tutorials\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-the-most-out-of-defender-security\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">How to Get the Most Out of Defender Security\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fblog\u002Fstop-hackers-with-defender-wordpress-security-plugin\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">How to Stop Hackers in Their Tracks with Defender Security\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fblog\u002Fdelete-suspicious-code-defender\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Find Out if You’re Hacked: How to Find and Delete Suspicious Code with Defender Security\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fblog\u002Fdefender-ip-address-lockout-firewall\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">How to Create a Powerful and Secure Customized Firewall with Defender Security\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>WordPress Security Scans\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Defender’s malware scanner security checks for suspicious code and malware. It also compares your WordPress install with the WP directory master copy, and reports any changes so you can restore the original file with a click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Security\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Easily add an extra layer of protection and security to your WordPress sites with Defender’s two-factor authentication (2FA) features. Including: mobile app verification (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy), backup code generation, lost device emails, WooCommerce 2FA, Biometric Authentication (fingerprint\u002Ffacial recognition), and Hardware Key Authentication (USB security keys). Easily prevent brute force attacks and login security vulnerabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Login Protection\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Brute force attacks are no match for Defender’s login security. Limit login attempts so hackers can’t guess passwords. Permanently ban IPs or trigger a timed lockout after a set number of failed login attempts. Use Geo IP blocking to ban users from specific countries or locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Firewall Security and IP Manager\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Improve your website security with Defender’s IP manager and firewall. Manually block specific IPs, import a list of banned IPs, and set automated timed and permanent lockouts. Defender makes it easy to block and unblock specific locations quickly thanks to its advanced firewall security(WAF) offering Geographical IP blocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>User Agent Banning\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Add user agents to the block or allowlist and stop bad bots from spamming and scraping your site. All major search engines and special network bots are allow-listed out of the box. Easy to set up, Defender’s user agent banning tool now includes built-in bot and script presets to help you quickly block malicious traffic. It does all the security work for you—no editing of the .htaccess file required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Google reCAPTCHA Integration\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Add reCAPTCHA security to your login \u002F registration pages, lost password forms, and post comments in a couple of steps to up security and help protect from fraud and abuse. Select reCAPTCHA type, language, location, and style to suit. As well as Google, Defender also supports the following reCAPTCHA types:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>BuddyPress reCAPTCHA\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>WooCommerce reCAPTCHA\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Login Screen Masking\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Defender makes it easy to move your login screen to a custom URL. Not only does login screen masking improve security, but it also lets you white label your login user experience and improves branding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Force Password Reset\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Enhance site security by forcing all users with selected roles to reset their password at any time. Especially helpful if you suspect a possible data breach on your site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Security Headers\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Protect your site against common attacks, such as: XSS, code injection, cross site scripting, and more. Enable the following security headers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>X-Frame-Options\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>X-XSS-Protection\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>X-Content-Type-Options\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Strict Transport\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Referrer Policy\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Permissions-Policy\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>404 Limiter\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Detect when bots are being used to scan your site for security vulnerabilities and shut them down. The 404 limiter lets you stop the scan by detecting when a bot keeps visiting pages that do not exist, which can also save you from a giant strain on your site’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Security Notifications and Reports\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Defender runs surveillance and sends security notifications with information that matters. All activity and notifications are recorded in the activity log to let you see at a glance the website security actions that have been taken by the Defender security plugin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Reduce Security Setup Time With Saved Configs\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Save your Defender security plugin configurations and reapply them to your other sites in just a few clicks. You can create and save an unlimited number of security configurations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Pwned Password Check\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Entered passwords are checked against public database breach records to further boost security. If a password is identified as compromised, the user will be asked to change it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Custom IP Block\u002FAllowlist\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Create your IP block\u002Fallow list once, then apply and automatically sync it to all your other sites with just a single click. Save hours by not having to manually add IPs to each individual site. *Note: a [free WPMU DEV account] (https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fregister) is required to access this feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What Do People Say About Defender?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>★★★★★\u003Cbr \u002F>\n“I found other pro security plugins a bit too fiddly for my taste…I’m delighted with Defender” – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fkeithadv\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">KeithADV\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>★★★★★\u003Cbr \u002F>\n“Thank you for bringing back a free and easy to use 2-Factor Authentication after Clef! Defender helps keep me aware of my site’s security.” – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwordpress.org\u002Fsupport\u002Fusers\u002Fawijasa\u002F\" rel=\"ugc\">awijasa\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>★★★★★\u003Cbr \u002F>\n“Defender’s interface is very intuitive with warnings that are very helpful” – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fprofile\u002Fdjohns\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">djohns\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>★★★★★\u003Cbr \u002F>\n“Defender Recently blocked over 3000 attacks in one week without any noticeable impact on the website. WPMUDEV knocking it out of the park on this one.” – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fprofile\u002Fdavidoswald\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">David Oswald\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Secure Websites, More Trust, Better Profit\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If you’re running a business website or eCommerce store, privacy, security, uptime and trust are essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Defender security plugin is here to help you: it’s a one of a kind WordPress security plugin that makes web security easy for anyone, for free!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Malware scanner\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Google two-factor authentication (2FA)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Web Authentication\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Firewall setup and configuration\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>One-click site hardening and security tweaking\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>WordPress core file scanning and repair\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Ongoing firewall security\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Google reCAPTCHA\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Security headers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>One-click security configs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Login Screen Masking\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Pwned Password Check\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>IP Blocklist manager and logging\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Geo IP blocking\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>User agent banning\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Unlimited file scans\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Timed Lockout brute force login attack shield for login security\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>404 limiter for blocking vulnerability scans\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>IP lockout notifications and security reports\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>All the above is free and will enhance WordPress security for you. If you need extra security for your WordPress site, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002F?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=defender-readme&utm_content=you_should_get_wpmudev_membership#trial\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">you should get a WPMU DEV Membership\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our Membership gives you access to Defender Pro – which security features include automated scanning, scheduled malware scans for Core, themes, plugins and other files, audit logs, firewall protection, Safe Repair, Blocklist monitoring – alongside Snapshot Pro cloud backups, the Hub with automated plugin, theme and core updates and safe-upgrade scans, all our premium WordPress plugins, 24\u002F7 WordPress support and if your sites already been hacked our team of security experts will clean it up at no additional cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002F?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=defender-readme&utm_content=and_you_can_find_out_more_here#trial\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">It’s an incredible deal, and you can find out more here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>About Us\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>WPMU DEV is a premium supplier of quality WordPress plugins and themes. For premium support with any WordPress-related issues you can join us here:\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002F?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=defender-readme&utm_content=wpmu_dev_link\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002F\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t forget to stay up to date on everything WordPress from the Internet’s number one resource:\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002F?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=defender-readme&utm_content=wpmu_dev_blog_link\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">WPMU DEV Blog\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, one more thing… we hope you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002FWPMUDEV\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">enjoy our free offerings\u003C\u002Fa> as much as we’ve loved making them for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n","WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.",90000,4036012,96,329,"2026-03-03T11:21:00.000Z","6.4","8.0.0",[22,58,141,99,24],"malware","https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fproject\u002Fwp-defender\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Fdefender-security.5.10.0.zip","2024-06-28 00:00:00",{"attackSurface":146,"codeSignals":166,"taintFlows":179,"riskAssessment":180,"analyzedAt":186},{"hooks":147,"ajaxHandlers":162,"restRoutes":163,"shortcodes":164,"cronEvents":165,"entryPointCount":28,"unprotectedCount":28},[148,153,157,160],{"type":149,"name":150,"callback":150,"file":151,"line":152},"action","admin_menu","class.failed_login_firewall.admin.php",21,{"type":149,"name":154,"callback":155,"file":156,"line":152},"wp_login_failed","report","class.failed_login_firewall.php",{"type":149,"name":158,"callback":158,"file":159,"line":82},"init","failed-login-firewall.php",{"type":149,"name":158,"callback":158,"file":159,"line":161},33,[],[],[],[],{"dangerousFunctions":167,"sqlUsage":168,"outputEscaping":170,"fileOperations":28,"externalRequests":177,"nonceChecks":28,"capabilityChecks":177,"bundledLibraries":178},[],{"prepared":28,"raw":28,"locations":169},[],{"escaped":28,"rawEcho":14,"locations":171},[172,175],{"file":151,"line":173,"context":174},53,"raw output",{"file":151,"line":176,"context":174},61,1,[],[],{"summary":181,"deductions":182},"The plugin 'failed-login-firewall' v0.32 demonstrates a generally good security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of any attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or identified taint flows is a significant strength. The plugin also boasts no known historical vulnerabilities, indicating a history of secure development or prompt patching.\n\nHowever, there are notable areas for improvement. The most concerning finding is that 0% of the 2 total output escape checks passed. This suggests that data output by the plugin might not be properly sanitized, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is included in the output. While the plugin only makes one external HTTP request, the lack of information on whether this request is secured or validated warrants further investigation.\n\nIn conclusion, 'failed-login-firewall' v0.32 has a solid foundation with no identified critical flaws in its entry points or data handling. The primary concern lies with output escaping, which needs immediate attention to prevent potential XSS attacks. The lack of historical vulnerabilities is a positive indicator, but the current output escaping issue introduces a tangible risk.",[183],{"reason":184,"points":185},"Output escaping is not properly implemented",8,"2026-03-16T21:56:08.445Z",{"wat":188,"direct":195},{"assetPaths":189,"generatorPatterns":190,"scriptPaths":191,"versionParams":192},[],[],[],[193,194],"failed-login-firewall\u002Fstyle.css?ver=","failed-login-firewall\u002Fscript.js?ver=",{"cssClasses":196,"htmlComments":197,"htmlAttributes":198,"restEndpoints":199,"jsGlobals":200,"shortcodeOutput":201},[],[],[],[],[],[]]