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8 Top Security Plugins To Safeguard Your WordPress Installation

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Security plays a vital role in keeping your website up and running round the clock. Along with monitoring the files, directories and database tables, it is equally important to take preventive measures like timely updating the passwords, changing the default settings, regular backups and so on. Here are 8 security plugins to help you safeguard your WordPress installation by fulfilling one or more of the aforesaid objectives.

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Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening

Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening

The Sucuri Security WordPress plugin is free to all WordPress users. It is a security suite meant to complement your existing security posture. It offers its users a set of security features for their website, each designed to have a positive effect on their security posture:

  • 1. Security Activity Auditing
  • 1. File Integrity Monitoring
  • 1. Remote Malware Scanning
  • 1. Blacklist Monitoring
  • 1. Effective Security Hardening
  • 1. Post-Hack Security Actions
  • 1. Security Notifications
  • 1. Website Firewall (premium)

Plugin Details: https://wordpress.org/plugins/sucuri-scanner/

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malCure Malware Removal & Firewall

malCure Malware Removal & Firewall

Malware scan, detection, file inspection for your WordPress site from malware, infections, security-threats, viruses, trojans, backdoors, malicious javascript redirects, dolohen malware, code injections and other vulnerabilities. It’s the most precise malware scanner, yet light-weight, simple, easy-to-use and has a built-in firewall. You can also inspect suspicious / flagged files.

*Plugin Details: *malCure Malware Removal & Firewall

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BulletProof Security

BulletProof Security

BulletProof Security protects your website from XSS, CSRF, Base64_encode and SQL Injection hacking attempts. This one click security plugin adds .htaccess website security protection to your WordPress website. You can add .htaccess security protection directly from within the WP Dashboard. The security offered by this plugin protects the root website folder as well as wp-admin folder.

Plugin Details: https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulletproof-security/

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iThemes Security

iThemes Security

iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) gives you over 30+ ways to secure and protect your WordPress site. On average, 30,000 new websites are hacked each day. WordPress sites can be an easy target for attacks because of plugin vulnerabilities, weak passwords and obsolete software.

Most WordPress admins don’t know they’re vulnerable, but iThemes Security works to lock down WordPress, fix common holes, stop automated attacks and strengthen user credentials. With advanced features for experienced users, our WordPress security plugin can help harden WordPress.

Plugin Details: https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-wp-security/

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All In One WP Security & Firewall

All In One WP Security & Firewall

The All In One WordPress Security plugin will take your website security to a whole new level.

This plugin is designed and written by experts and is easy to use and understand.

It reduces security risk by checking for vulnerabilities, and by implementing and enforcing the latest recommended WordPress security practices and techniques.

*Plugin Details: *https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/

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Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan

Defends WordPress against hacker attacks, spam, trojans and malware.
Mitigates brute force attacks by limiting the number of login attempts through the login form, XML-RPC / REST API requests or using auth cookies.

Tracks user and intruder activity with powerful email, mobile and desktop notifications.
Stops spam: activates a specialized Cerber anti-spam engine and Google reCAPTCHA to protect registration, contact and comments forms.

Advanced malware scanner, integrity checker and file monitor.

Hardening WordPress with a set of flexible security rules and sophisticated security algorithms.
Restricts access with the Black IP Access List and the White IP Access List.

*Plugin Details: *https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cerber/

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Wordfence Security – Firewall & Malware Scan

Wordfence Security – Firewall & Malware Scan

Wordfence includes an endpoint firewall and malware scanner that were built from the ground up to protect WordPress. Our Threat Defense Feed arms Wordfence with the newest firewall rules, malware signatures and malicious IP addresses it needs to keep your website safe. Rounded out by 2FA and a suite of additional features, Wordfence is the most comprehensive WordPress security solution available.

*Plugin Details: *https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/

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Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall

Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
  • Run a Complete Scan to automatically remove known security threats, backdoor scripts, and database injections.
  • Firewall block SoakSoak and other malware from exploiting Revolution Slider and other plugins with known vulnerabilites.
  • Upgrade vulnerable versions of timthumb scripts.
  • Download Definition Updates to protect against new threats.

*Plugin Details: *https://wordpress.org/plugins/gotmls/