[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f_fCZ7rVcjQruwuOn88ESXaU0ricwneKQ8ii3dOrPuJE":3},{"slug":4,"name":5,"version":6,"author":7,"author_profile":8,"description":9,"short_description":10,"active_installs":11,"downloaded":12,"rating":13,"num_ratings":14,"last_updated":15,"tested_up_to":16,"requires_at_least":17,"requires_php":15,"tags":18,"homepage":24,"download_link":25,"security_score":26,"vuln_count":27,"unpatched_count":27,"last_vuln_date":28,"fetched_at":29,"vulnerabilities":30,"developer":31,"crawl_stats":28,"alternatives":38,"analysis":147,"fingerprints":379},"wp-2-step","WP 2 Step Authentication","1.5","Scriptonite","https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fscriptonite\u002F","\u003Cp>This plugin adds a layer of security to your login page. You have full control over who can use it and also who can use which type. Included in this release is login pin by email and login pin by sms. You can allow users to recieve their pins by email and allow admins to use sms, or you can allow sms and email for eveyone, the choice is yours.  Users can select their prefrences in their own profile page and set the cellphone they would like to recieve messages on if sms is used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The android app and pin code by email are free services and hook directly to your site and uses no 3rd party sites or services.  The sms service will require an account with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp2step.com\u002Fmembership-levels\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">WP2step.com\u003C\u002Fa> to send the sms, you can sign up for free \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp2step.com\u002Fmembership-levels\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.  WP2Step does not collect any login data or save any personal information from your users, they only recieve the pin and cell number along with your API key.  API keys can be used on multiple sites and are not limited to a single domain or user and are perfect for a admin developer with multiple sites looking to protect their account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply login as you would normally, your random pin will arrive instantly.  What kind of pin? You can decide and set the lenth and characters used as well as the time until it expires.  Have an idea for new features? Find a bug? We want to make this plugin as secure and benificial as possible so please let us know \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp2step.com\u002Ffeature-requests-and-bug-reports\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We do not actively monitor this plugins support page, if you need support please open a ticket \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp2step.com\u002Fsupport-tickets\u002F\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.whereyoursolutionis.wp2step\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Get The App Free on Google Play\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.whereyoursolutionis.wp2step\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Upcoming Features\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Recieve your login code via the free wp2step app for iOS, coming soon\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Simple 2 step authentication for the masses!",10,1681,20,1,"","3.9.40","3.0.1",[19,20,21,22,23],"2-step-authentication","2-step-login","login-security","login-with-pin","two-step-authentication","http:\u002F\u002Fwww.whereyoursolutionis.com","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Fwp-2-step.zip",100,0,null,"2026-03-15T10:48:56.248Z",[],{"slug":32,"display_name":7,"profile_url":8,"plugin_count":33,"total_installs":13,"avg_security_score":34,"avg_patch_time_days":35,"trust_score":36,"computed_at":37},"scriptonite",3,95,30,91,"2026-04-05T08:32:56.155Z",[39,63,86,108,128],{"slug":40,"name":41,"version":42,"author":43,"author_profile":44,"description":45,"short_description":46,"active_installs":47,"downloaded":48,"rating":49,"num_ratings":50,"last_updated":51,"tested_up_to":52,"requires_at_least":53,"requires_php":15,"tags":54,"homepage":15,"download_link":59,"security_score":49,"vuln_count":60,"unpatched_count":27,"last_vuln_date":61,"fetched_at":62},"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",[55,56,57,21,58],"2fa","brute-force","firewall","security","https:\u002F\u002Fdownloads.wordpress.org\u002Fplugin\u002Flimit-login-attempts-reloaded.2.26.28.zip",4,"2023-12-20 00:00:00","2026-03-15T15:16:48.613Z",{"slug":64,"name":65,"version":66,"author":67,"author_profile":68,"description":69,"short_description":70,"active_installs":71,"downloaded":72,"rating":73,"num_ratings":74,"last_updated":75,"tested_up_to":52,"requires_at_least":76,"requires_php":77,"tags":78,"homepage":81,"download_link":82,"security_score":83,"vuln_count":84,"unpatched_count":27,"last_vuln_date":85,"fetched_at":62},"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. Click once to fix issues and safeguard critical files and folders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Disable PHP file editing\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Disable editing of PHP files (such as plugins and themes) via the dashboard. It’s often the first tool that attackers use as it allows for code execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Protect sensitive files\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Prevent access to files like readme.html that might reveal information about your WordPress installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>File change scanner\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Get notified of any file changes which occur on your system. 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Disable the server signature and limit file uploads to a configurable size.**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Block access to the debug.log file and prevent Apache servers from listing the contents of a directory when an index.php file is not present\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Get PHP firewall rules\u003C\u002Fstrong> – PHP firewall rules prevent malicious users from exploiting well-known vulnerabilities in XML-RPC. 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.",1000000,36139406,94,1693,"2026-01-28T22:15:00.000Z","5.0","5.6",[57,21,79,58,80],"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":87,"name":88,"version":89,"author":90,"author_profile":91,"description":92,"short_description":93,"active_installs":94,"downloaded":95,"rating":96,"num_ratings":97,"last_updated":98,"tested_up_to":52,"requires_at_least":99,"requires_php":100,"tags":101,"homepage":104,"download_link":105,"security_score":96,"vuln_count":106,"unpatched_count":27,"last_vuln_date":107,"fetched_at":62},"defender-security","Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall","5.10.0","WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform","https:\u002F\u002Fprofiles.wordpress.org\u002Fwpmudev\u002F","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Defender adds the best in WordPress plugin security to your website with just a few clicks, including malware scanner, firewall, password protection, and login security features. Stop brute force login attacks, weak password usage, SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other WordPress security vulnerabilities and hacks with Defender’s malware scanner, providing antivirus scans, IP blocking, firewall, activity log, security log, and two-factor authentication (2FA) login security.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more complex security settings, Defender’s malware scanner, firewall, and login security features add all the hardening and security you need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defender is brought to you by the WordPress speed specialists that created Smush image optimization, now active on more than +1 million websites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, connect for free to WPMU DEV’s AntiBot Global Firewall to block harmful IPs with data from over 750,000 sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Enjoy complete site protection from malware, vulnerabilities, bot attacks, and session hijacking from the start with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fproject\u002Fwp-defender\u002F?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=defender-readme-above-the-fold&utm_content=wp_defender_pro\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Defender Pro\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level up security immediately with exclusive Pro features like scheduled malware scanning, Safe Repair for suspicious files, and known WordPress vulnerability detection. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwpmudev.com\u002Fproject\u002Fwp-defender\u002F?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=defender-readme-above-the-fold&utm_content=wp_defender_pro\" rel=\"nofollow ugc\">Learn more about Pro\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Security Recommendations\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Defender’s one-click security hardening recommendations instantly adds layers of protection and security to your site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Enhance Security and Block Hackers At Every Level:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Malware Scanner\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Scan WordPress core files for modifications and unexpected changes which may be caused by malware. 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 area to improve login security.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Login Lockout\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Failed login attempts lockout for even more security assurance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>User Agent Banning\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Fortify security by blocking bad bots and user agents from accessing your site.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Security Headers\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Add an extra layer of defense security and protect against common attacks like: XSS, code injection, and more.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>404 Detection Security\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Automated block of bot IPs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Security Configs\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Create your ideal Defender security plugin settings and export \u002F import saved configs to any other site.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Geolocation IP Lockout Security\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Block users based on location and country (IP 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 security and protect sensitive files by locking down specific file types.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prevent PHP Execution\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Defender bolsters security by automatically preventing any PHP code from being executed.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bulk Apply Security Recommendations\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Apply multiple recommended security improvements at once for quicker site hardening.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Google reCAPTCHA Security\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Easy to add, stop fraud and abuse – including BuddyPress and WooCommerce.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cloudflare Turnstile\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Captcha-free protection from spam and automated attacks, including BuddyPress and WooCommerce support.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Pwned Password Check\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Increase security by protecting against compromised passwords.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Force Password Reset\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Force users with selected roles to reset passwords.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Force Strong Passwords\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Ensure users create secure credentials by enforcing robust password requirements.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>User Agent Blocklist Presets\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Easily block unwanted bots and scripts using curated user agent presets.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Known Vulnerability & Suspicious Code Scan (Pro Only)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Scan WordPress core, themes, and plugins for vulnerabilities and harmful code.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Malicious Bot Detector (Pro Only)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Block malicious bots with layered defenses, including traps for bots that ignore robots.txt and checks for fake crawlers posing as search engines.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Google Blocklist Monitoring (Pro Only)\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Get instant alerts if your site is flagged by Google.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Session 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. 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