WPMU DEV Defender Pro

WordPress sites can face malware, vulnerable software, suspicious files, and unwanted login attempts. Defender Pro brings several security tools into one plugin, including scheduled malware scans, vulnerability checks, firewall protection, and login safeguards. Site owners can use scan results and security reports to review potential issues, then apply available fixes or repair suspicious files.

The plugin includes two-factor authentication, login page masking, and controls for blocking specific IP addresses or countries. Its firewall can block malicious IPs, while session protection helps guard user sessions against hijacking. For freelancers and agencies managing client sites, audit logs record security events and admin actions, and white label branding lets them apply their own brand.

Features

• Scheduled malware scans: Run scheduled scans to check a WordPress site for malware, then review scan details for issues such as suspicious code.
• Vulnerability detection: Use Patchstack-powered scanning to identify known security vulnerabilities and review available options for addressing them.
• Firewall protection: The AntiBot Global Firewall blocks malicious IP addresses, and firewall tools let you manage allowed and blocked IP lists.
• Suspicious file repair: Repair or replace suspicious and compromised files with the plugin's safe repair tools.
• Login safeguards: Add two-factor authentication, mask the WordPress login page, and protect against brute-force login attempts.
• IP and country controls: Block access from selected countries or specific IP addresses to set access rules for your site.
• Security audit logs: Review records of security events and administrator actions for troubleshooting and site oversight.

Best for

• WordPress site owners
• Freelancers managing client sites
• Agencies overseeing WordPress sites