{"id":3507,"date":"2025-02-14T16:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s-o-s.net\/defender-security-malware-scanner-login-security-firewall\/"},"modified":"2025-02-14T16:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:28:47","slug":"defender-security-malware-scanner-login-security-firewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/s-o-s.net\/en_gb\/defender-security-malware-scanner-login-security-firewall\/","title":{"rendered":"Defender Security \u2013 Malware Scanner, Login Security &#038; Firewall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-69895\" class=\"alignwide post-69895 plugin type-plugin status-publish hentry plugin_tags-firewall plugin_tags-login-security plugin_tags-malware plugin_tags-malware-scanner plugin_tags-security plugin_category-security-and-spam-protection plugin_contributors-wpmudev plugin_business_model-commercial plugin_committers-bigtonny plugin_committers-gmax21 plugin_committers-panoslyrakis plugin_committers-wpmudev plugin_committers-wpmudev-support4 plugin_committers-xkon plugin_support_reps-wpmudev-support2 plugin_support_reps-wpmudev-support6 plugin_support_reps-wpmudev-support7 plugin_support_reps-wpmudev-support8 plugin_support_reps-wpmudev-support9 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport10 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport11 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport12 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport13 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport14 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport15 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport16 plugin_support_reps-wpmudevsupport18\">\n<div class=\"plugin-banner\" id=\"plugin-banner-defender-security\"><\/div>\n<header class=\"plugin-header\">\n<div class=\"entry-heading-container\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"entry-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"plugin-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=2746819, https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=2746819 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=2746819\" alt=\"\">\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"plugin-title\">Defender Security \u2013 Malware Scanner, Login Security &amp; Firewall<\/h1>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline\">By <span class=\"author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/wpmudev\/\" rel=\"noopener\">WPMU DEV \u2013 Your All-in-One WordPress Platform<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"plugin-actions\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-small plugin-download download-button\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/downloads.wordpress.org\/plugin\/defender-security.5.0.1.zip\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<p>\t<span id=\"description\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t<span id=\"reviews\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t<span id=\"installation\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t<span id=\"developers\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t<span id=\"advanced\" class=\"\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t<span id=\"section-links\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"tabs clear\">\n<li id=\"tablink-description\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/defender-security\/#description\" rel=\"noopener\">Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tablink-reviews\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/defender-security\/#reviews\" rel=\"noopener\">Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tablink-installation\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/defender-security\/#installation\" rel=\"noopener\">Installation<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li id=\"tablink-developers\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/defender-security\/#developers\" rel=\"noopener\">Development<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"link-support\">\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/defender-security\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Support<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if ( '#changelog' == window.location.hash ) { window.setTimeout( function() { window.location.hash=\"#developers\"; }, 10 ); }<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"tab-description\" class=\"plugin-description section\">\n<h2 id=\"description-header\">Description<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Defender adds the best in WordPress plugin security to your website with just a few clicks, including malware scanner, firewall, and login security features. Stop brute force login attacks, SQL injections, cross-site scripting XSS, and other WordPress security vulnerabilities and hacks with Defender\u2019s malware scanner, providing antivirus scans, IP blocking, firewall, activity log, security log, and two-factor authentication (2FA) login security.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No more complex security settings, Defender\u2019s malware scanner, firewall, and login security features add all the hardening and security you need.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, connect for free to WPMU DEV\u2019s AntiBot Global Firewall to block harmful IPs with data from over 500,000 sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy complete site protection from malware, vulnerabilities, and bot attacks from the start with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/project\/wp-defender\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme-above-the-fold&amp;utm_content=wp_defender_pro\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Defender Pro<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Level up security immediately with exclusive Pro features like scheduled malware scanning, Safe Repair for suspicious files, and known WordPress vulnerability detection. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/project\/wp-defender\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme-above-the-fold&amp;utm_content=wp_defender_pro\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Learn more about Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-embed responsive-embed-16x9 embed-youtube\"><iframe title=\"How to Secure a WordPress Website for Free - Security Tips\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3rBd7ea91V8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Security Recommendations<\/h3>\n<p>Defender\u2019s one-click security hardening recommendations instantly adds layers of protection and security to your site.<\/p>\n<h3>Enhance Security and Block Hackers At Every Level:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Malware scanner \u2013 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<\/li>\n<li>AntiBot Global Firewall \u2013 Connect for free to WPMU DEV to block harmful IPs with data from over 500,000 sites<\/li>\n<li>WordPress Security Firewall \u2013 block or allowlist IPs, implement IP blocking, and Geo IP blocking, user agent banning and protect against brute force attacks<\/li>\n<li>Two-factor authentication (2FA) \u2013 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<\/li>\n<li>Login masking \u2013 change the location of WordPress\u2019s default login area to improve login security<\/li>\n<li>Login lockout \u2013 failed login attempts lockout for even more security assurance<\/li>\n<li>User Agent Banning \u2013 Fortify security by blocking bad bots and user agents from accessing your site<\/li>\n<li>Security Headers \u2013 Add an extra layer of defense security and protect against common attacks like: XSS, code injection, and more<\/li>\n<li>404 Detection security \u2013 automated block of bot IPs<\/li>\n<li>Security Configs \u2013 Create your ideal Defender security plugin settings and export \/ import saved configs to any other site<\/li>\n<li>Geolocation IP lockout security \u2013 block users based on location and country (IP blocking)<\/li>\n<li>Disable trackbacks and pingbacks \u2013 disable these notifications to enhance spam protection and site security.<\/li>\n<li>Core and server update security recommendations \u2013 stay on top of your system security<\/li>\n<li>Antivirus scan \u2013 scan for active security threats, viruses, and other malware<\/li>\n<li>Disable file editor \u2013 if they get in, they won\u2019t get far<\/li>\n<li>Hide error reporting \u2013 hide code errors on the frontend so hackers can\u2019t exploit site security<\/li>\n<li>Update security keys \u2013 update old WordPress security keys to be more encrypted and provide better security<\/li>\n<li>Prevent information disclosure \u2013 improve server security and protect sensitive files by locking down specific file types<\/li>\n<li>Prevent PHP execution \u2013 Defender bolsters security by automatically preventing any PHP code from being executed<\/li>\n<li>Resolve security recommendations and issues in bulk<\/li>\n<li>Google reCAPTCHA security \u2013 easy to add, stop fraud and abuse \u2013 including BuddyPress and WooCommerce<\/li>\n<li>Pwned Password Check \u2013 Increase security by protecting against compromised passwords<\/li>\n<li>Force Password Reset \u2013 Force users with selected roles to reset passwords.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn The Ropes With These Hands-On Defender Security Plugin Tutorials<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-defender-security\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">How to Get the Most Out of Defender Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/stop-hackers-with-defender-wordpress-security-plugin\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">How to Stop Hackers in Their Tracks with Defender Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/delete-suspicious-code-defender\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Find Out if You\u2019re Hacked: How to Find and Delete Suspicious Code with Defender Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/defender-ip-address-lockout-firewall\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">How to Create a Powerful and Secure Customized Firewall with Defender Security<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WordPress Security Scans<\/h3>\n<p>Defender\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Security<\/h3>\n<p>Easily add an extra layer of protection and security to your WordPress sites with Defender\u2019s 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\/facial recognition), and Hardware Key Authentication (USB security keys). Easily prevent brute force attacks and login security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-embed responsive-embed-16x9 embed-youtube\"><iframe title=\"Defender Free WordPress Security Plugin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w9pfRCuT36Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Login Protection<\/h3>\n<p>Brute force attacks are no match for Defender\u2019s login security. Limit login attempts so hackers can\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Firewall Security and IP Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Improve your website security with Defender\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3>User Agent Banning<\/h3>\n<p>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\u2019s user agent banning tool does all the security work, with no editing of the .htaccess file required.<\/p>\n<h3>Google reCAPTCHA Integration<\/h3>\n<p>Add reCAPTCHA security to your login \/ 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BuddyPress reCAPTCHA<\/li>\n<li>WooCommerce reCAPTCHA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Login Screen Masking<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Force Password Reset<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Security Headers<\/h3>\n<p>Protect your site against common attacks, such as: XSS, code injection, cross site scripting, and more. Enable the following security headers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>X-Frame-Options<\/li>\n<li>X-XSS-Protection<\/li>\n<li>X-Content-Type-Options<\/li>\n<li>Strict Transport<\/li>\n<li>Referrer Policy<\/li>\n<li>Permissions-Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>404 Limiter<\/h3>\n<p>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\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Security Notifications and Reports<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Reduce Security Setup Time With Saved Configs<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Pwned Password Check<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Global IP Block\/Allowlists<\/h3>\n<p>Create your IP block\/allow 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:\/\/wpmudev.com\/register) is required to access this feature.<\/p>\n<h3>What Do People Say About Defender?<\/h3>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n\u201cI found other pro security plugins a bit too fiddly for my taste\u2026I\u2019m delighted with Defender\u201d \u2013 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/keithadv\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">KeithADV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n\u201cThank you for bringing back a free and easy to use 2-Factor Authentication after Clef! Defender helps keep me aware of my site\u2019s security.\u201d \u2013 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/users\/awijasa\/\" rel=\"ugc noopener\">awijasa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n\u201cDefender\u2019s interface is very intuitive with warnings that are very helpful\u201d \u2013 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/profile\/djohns\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">djohns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n\u201cDefender 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.\u201d \u2013 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/profile\/davidoswald\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">David Oswald<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Secure Websites, More Trust, Better Profit<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re running a business website or eCommerce store, privacy, security, uptime and trust are essential.<\/p>\n<p>The Defender security plugin is here to help you: it\u2019s a one of a kind WordPress security plugin that makes web security easy for anyone, for free!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Malware scanner<\/li>\n<li>Google two-factor authentication (2FA)<\/li>\n<li>Web Authentication<\/li>\n<li>Firewall setup and configuration<\/li>\n<li>One-click site hardening and security tweaking<\/li>\n<li>WordPress core file scanning and repair<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing firewall security<\/li>\n<li>Google reCAPTCHA<\/li>\n<li>Security headers<\/li>\n<li>One-click security configs<\/li>\n<li>Login Screen Masking<\/li>\n<li>Pwned Password Check<\/li>\n<li>IP Blocklist manager and logging<\/li>\n<li>Geo IP blocking<\/li>\n<li>User agent banning<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited file scans<\/li>\n<li>Timed Lockout brute force login attack shield for login security<\/li>\n<li>404 limiter for blocking vulnerability scans<\/li>\n<li>IP lockout notifications and security reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All the above is free and will enhance WordPress security for you. If you need extra security for your WordPress site, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme&amp;utm_content=you_should_get_wpmudev_membership#trial\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">you should get a WPMU DEV Membership<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our Membership gives you access to Defender Pro \u2013 which security features include automated scanning, scheduled malware scans for Core, themes, plugins and other files, audit logs, firewall protection, Safe Repair, Blocklist monitoring \u2013 alongside Snapshot Pro cloud backups, the Hub with automated plugin, theme and core updates and safe-upgrade scans, all our premium WordPress plugins, 24\/7 WordPress support and if your sites already been hacked our team of security experts will clean it up at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme&amp;utm_content=and_you_can_find_out_more_here#trial\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">It\u2019s an incredible deal, and you can find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>About Us<\/h3>\n<p>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:<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme&amp;utm_content=wpmu_dev_link\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to stay up to date on everything WordPress from the Internet\u2019s number one resource:<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme&amp;utm_content=wpmu_dev_blog_link\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">WPMU DEV Blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hey, one more thing\u2026 we hope you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/WPMUDEV\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">enjoy our free offerings<\/a> as much as we\u2019ve loved making them for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"screenshots\" class=\"plugin-screenshots section\">\n<h2 id=\"screenshots-header\">Screenshots<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"plugin-screenshots\">\n<li>\n<figure><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-1.gif?rev=2455361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-1.gif?rev=2455361\" alt=\"\"><\/a><figcaption>Malware scans and one-click website security hardening recommendations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=2455361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=2455361\" alt=\"\"><\/a><figcaption>Layered security recommendations let you harden your site with a few clicks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=2455361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=2455361\" alt=\"\"><\/a><figcaption>Compare your WordPress install with the directory and restore original files with a click.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=2455361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=2455361\" alt=\"\"><\/a><figcaption>Use 2-Step Verification (2FA) to protect your accounts with your phone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-5.png?rev=2455361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/defender-security\/assets\/screenshot-5.png?rev=2455361\" alt=\"\"><\/a><figcaption>IP blocklisting, 404 limiter, Geo IP Blocking, and Timed Lockout attack shield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-installation\" class=\"plugin-installation section\">\n<h2 id=\"installation-header\">Installation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the <code>wp-defender<\/code> plugin to your <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the \u2018Plugins\u2019 menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n<li>Configure and manage using the <code>defender<\/code> menu item in the WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Done!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"plugin-faq section\">\n<h2 id=\"faq-header\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"why%20should%20i%20choose%20defender%20over%20other%20security%20plugins%3F\">\n<h3>Why should I choose Defender over other security plugins?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Defender is built to add all the best hardening and website security recommendations used by the pros without having to become a security expert. This means you get all the most effective and proven protection methods other services provide with fewer settings, one-click hardening and faster setup.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20installing%20defender%20the%20only%20step%20i%20need%20to%20take%20for%20better%20wordpress%20security%3F\">\n<h3>Is installing Defender the only step I need to take for better WordPress security?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Hackers and bot attacks are not the only security threats to your site. No matter what security plugin or service you use, always be prepared with a secure backup stored in a safe location away from your live site. Security does not protect from hosting outages, server errors and accidentally lost or damaged data. We recommend <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/project\/snapshot\/?utm_source=wordpress.org&amp;utm_medium=readme&amp;utm_campaign=defender-readme&amp;utm_content=snapshot#trial\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Snapshot<\/a>. Defender with scheduled managed backups is the best way to keep your site safe.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20defender%20security%20protect%20against%20harmful%20bots%3F\">\n<h3>Does Defender security protect against harmful bots?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Yes! Defender\u2019s Firewall gives you robust site protection and security by allowing you to block bad bot IPs and use geographical IP blocking<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20defender%20with%20other%20security%20plugins%3F\">\n<h3>Can I use Defender with other security plugins?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>You can. Just make sure not to enable the same security features in the third-party plugin that you also have enabled in Defender, as this might cause conflicts, such as malware scanners, firewall, and login security features.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20defender%E2%80%99s%20security%20compatible%20with%20wordpress%20multisite%3F\">\n<h3>Is Defender\u2019s security compatible with WordPress Multisite?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Yes! All of Defender\u2019s security features are fully compatible with a multisite installation. It can be network enabled and managed from the network admin.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20defender%20offer%20spam%20protection%20and%20security%3F\">\n<h3>Does Defender offer spam protection and security?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>A high percentage of Trackbacks and Pingbacks are spam. Defender allows you to easily disable both, giving you added security and protection.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20my%20site%20be%20protected%20from%20ddos%20attacks%20and%20similar%20security%20threats%3F\">\n<h3>Will my site be protected from DDoS attacks and similar security threats?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Yes. Defender\u2019s IP banning, IP lockout, and 404 detection security features can identify DDoS attacks and block bad IPs.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"i%27ve%20locked%20myself%20out%20of%20my%20admin%20panel%2C%20what%20can%20i%20do%3F\">\n<h3>I\u2019ve locked myself out of my admin panel, what can I do?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Add the code below to your theme\u2019s function.php file, which you\u2019ll find in the main directory of an active theme. Replace \u201cYOUR IP HERE\u201d with your IP address. Use a site like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsmyip.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">whatsmyip<\/a> to get your IP.<\/p>\n<pre><code>add_filter( 'ip_lockout_default_whitelist_ip', function ( $ips ) {\n  $ip    = 'YOUR IP HERE';\n  $ips[] = $ip;\n  return $ips;\n} );\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"help%21%20i%20was%20already%20hacked.%20what%20should%20i%20do%3F\">\n<h3>Help! I was already hacked. What should I do?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>WPMU DEV\u2019s expert support can advise you on how to clean up your site if it\u2019s been hacked. Create a new thread in our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/defender-security\/\" rel=\"ugc noopener\">support forum<\/a>, or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/project\/wp-defender\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Defender Pro<\/a> gives you access to 24\/7 live support.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20can%20i%20report%20security%20issues%20or%20bugs%3F\">\n<h3>How can I report security issues or bugs?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>We take plugin security incredibly seriously; if you have a bug or vulnerability to report, you can do so through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. It\u2019s fast, easy, and you will be notified when the issue is fixed. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/patchstack.com\/database\/vdp\/defender-security\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Report a vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt id=\"i%20have%20another%20question%2C%20where%27s%20the%20best%20place%20to%20get%20help%20with%20security%3F\">\n<h3>I have another question, where\u2019s the best place to get help with security?<\/h3>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Please open a new thread in Defender\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/defender-security\/\" rel=\"ugc noopener\">support forum<\/a>. Our support team is always happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-reviews\" class=\"plugin-reviews section\">\n<h2 id=\"reviews-header\">Reviews<\/h2>\n<div class=\"plugin-reviews\">\n<article class=\"plugin-review\">\n<div class=\"review-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/754ab832e810baf7db9fca4074db975faf288a4c95ed32573501ae0bb2535e02?s=60&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/754ab832e810baf7db9fca4074db975faf288a4c95ed32573501ae0bb2535e02?s=120&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"review\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-top\">\n<div class=\"wporg-ratings\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5 stars\" data-title-template=\"%s out of 5 stars\" data-rating=\"5\" style=\"color:#ffb900;\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"review-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/topic\/good-8775\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Good!<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"header-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/alborz46\/\" title=\"Posts by alborz46\" rel=\"author noopener\">alborz46<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-date\">February 13, 2025<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"review-content\">Good!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"plugin-review\">\n<div class=\"review-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/581322779a8af010dcac722c1c59e2bedeb2804a40d0bb0de6c061e8a1b44825?s=60&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/581322779a8af010dcac722c1c59e2bedeb2804a40d0bb0de6c061e8a1b44825?s=120&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"review\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-top\">\n<div class=\"wporg-ratings\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5 stars\" data-title-template=\"%s out of 5 stars\" data-rating=\"5\" style=\"color:#ffb900;\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"review-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/topic\/excellent-plugin-9472\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Excellent Plugin<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"header-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/webqueenhtc\/\" title=\"Posts by webqueenhtc\" rel=\"author noopener\">webqueenhtc<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-date\">February 5, 2025<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-replies\">1 reply<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"review-content\">This plugin works great!   Easy to install and use.  It help our website with fake ordering.  Thank YOU!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"plugin-review\">\n<div class=\"review-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b3cfc56922eef92498c6a647b6e1805129e3849d2b3dc4e92fdef48152b76f8f?s=60&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b3cfc56922eef92498c6a647b6e1805129e3849d2b3dc4e92fdef48152b76f8f?s=120&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"review\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-top\">\n<div class=\"wporg-ratings\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5 stars\" data-title-template=\"%s out of 5 stars\" data-rating=\"5\" style=\"color:#ffb900;\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"review-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/topic\/excellent-13777\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Excellent<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"header-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/s3rg10f\/\" title=\"Posts by s3rg10f\" rel=\"author noopener\">s3rg10f<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-date\">January 29, 2025<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-replies\">1 reply<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"review-content\">Excellent work, blocked and banned bots from accessing files on my website.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"plugin-review\">\n<div class=\"review-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0e474fda75aa9e037626da72f02c0554d80e3b047def737bab8f869fa40fe29b?s=60&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0e474fda75aa9e037626da72f02c0554d80e3b047def737bab8f869fa40fe29b?s=120&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"review\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-top\">\n<div class=\"wporg-ratings\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5 stars\" data-title-template=\"%s out of 5 stars\" data-rating=\"5\" style=\"color:#ffb900;\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"review-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/topic\/very-good-7516\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Very Good<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"header-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/newcelic\/\" title=\"Posts by newcelic\" rel=\"author noopener\">newcelic<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-date\">January 24, 2025<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-replies\">1 reply<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"review-content\">I like very much!!!!!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"plugin-review\">\n<div class=\"review-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b2939eaba075352a92f95053619a4e56a23c12cb7ff7f9721d412d16d638da28?s=60&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b2939eaba075352a92f95053619a4e56a23c12cb7ff7f9721d412d16d638da28?s=120&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"review\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-top\">\n<div class=\"wporg-ratings\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5 stars\" data-title-template=\"%s out of 5 stars\" data-rating=\"5\" style=\"color:#ffb900;\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"review-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/topic\/excellent-plugin-9437\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Excellent plugin<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"header-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/dev0munir\/\" title=\"Posts by dev0munir\" rel=\"author noopener\">dev0munir<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-date\">December 18, 2024<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-replies\">1 reply<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"review-content\">number one  you are<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"plugin-review\">\n<div class=\"review-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99dfb976bbbc2d21da0e9c6be0fe93ec0fa39ec2cae8fe6ea03c6fbd12bf5cf1?s=60&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99dfb976bbbc2d21da0e9c6be0fe93ec0fa39ec2cae8fe6ea03c6fbd12bf5cf1?s=120&amp;d=retro&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-60 photo\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"review\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-top\">\n<div class=\"wporg-ratings\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5 stars\" data-title-template=\"%s out of 5 stars\" data-rating=\"5\" style=\"color:#ffb900;\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-star-filled\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"review-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/topic\/it-was-a-useful-plugin-to-me\/\" rel=\"noopener\">It was a useful plugin to me<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"header-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author author vcard\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/ergys04\/\" title=\"Posts by ergys04\" rel=\"author noopener\">ergys04<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-date\">November 27, 2024<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-replies\">1 reply<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"review-content\">this plugin helped me extend my login duration period<\/p>\n<p>Very helpful. Thanks<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"reviews-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/defender-security\/reviews\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tRead all 309 reviews\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-developers\" class=\"plugin-developers section\">\n<h2 id=\"developers-header\">Contributors &amp; Developers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"plugin-contributors\">\n<p>\u201cDefender Security \u2013 Malware Scanner, Login Security &amp; Firewall\u201d is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Contributors<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"contributors-list\" class=\"contributors-list\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/76b74b052c98504b5989e983d0c5fbe671c1535ec3b01024f520f0709cb9b2d9?s=32&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/76b74b052c98504b5989e983d0c5fbe671c1535ec3b01024f520f0709cb9b2d9?s=64&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\">\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/wpmudev\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tWPMU DEV \u2013 Your All-in-One WordPress Platform\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"plugin-development\">\n<p>\u201cDefender Security \u2013 Malware Scanner, Login Security &amp; Firewall\u201d has been translated into 15 locales. Thank you to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.wordpress.org\/projects\/wp-plugins\/defender-security\/contributors\" rel=\"noopener\">the translators<\/a> for their contributions.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/translate.wordpress.org\/projects\/wp-plugins\/defender-security\" rel=\"noopener\">Translate \u201cDefender Security \u2013 Malware Scanner, Login Security &amp; Firewall\u201d into your language.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Interested in development?<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plugins.trac.wordpress.org\/browser\/defender-security\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Browse the code<\/a>, check out the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plugins.svn.wordpress.org\/defender-security\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SVN repository<\/a>, or subscribe to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plugins.trac.wordpress.org\/log\/defender-security\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">development log<\/a> by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plugins.trac.wordpress.org\/log\/defender-security\/?limit=100&amp;mode=stop_on_copy&amp;format=rss\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">RSS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-changelog\" class=\"plugin-changelog section\">\n<h2 id=\"changelog-header\">Changelog<\/h2>\n<h4>5.0.1 ( 2025-01-31 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix: AntiBot service sync issue<\/li>\n<li>Fix: AntiBot toggle behavior is inconsistent when managed on the Hub<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Usage Tracking improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>5.0.0 ( 2025-01-27 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>New: AntiBot Global Firewall<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Global IP Blocker renamed to Central IP List and located under Local Firewall<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Prevent execution of CREATE TABLE query on every page load<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Scan lines about suspicious code are displayed even after deleting files<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Update WPMU DEV IP management<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Show Vulnerability details for Pro plugin version<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Usage Tracking improvements<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Error while uninstalling Defender<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Wrong usage of WPMU DEV Dashboard settings function<\/li>\n<li>Fix: SUI Alert appears when trying to make any action to files detected by Malware Scanning<\/li>\n<li>Fix: PHP notices appear in logs when running a malware scan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4.12.0 ( 2024-12-09 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhance: Ability to scan malicious code in files in the site\u2019s root<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Optimize WAF traffic management<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Optimize XML-RPC traffic management<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Remove strict declarations for default WP filters<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Notice for _load_textdomain_just_in_time called incorrectly<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Update malware signature to avoid false positives<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Undefined array key warning when creating a new subsite on multisite if Audit logging is enabled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4.11.0 ( 2024-11-04 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhance: Compatibility with WordPress 6.7<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Malware signatures update<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Update SUI to the latest version<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Optimize security recommendations flow<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Malware Scanning can\u2019t detect the suspicious code<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Max included file size in Malware Scanning isn\u2019t working<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Detecting changes in files whose names match default folders<\/li>\n<li>Fix: SEOPress plugin files are being falsely flagged as suspicious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4.10.1 ( 2024-10-03 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix: Optimize XML-RPC traffic management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4.10.0 ( 2024-10-01 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhance: Update malware signatures to detect different infected files<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Display notice on the Malware Scanning page if a file is missing or unreadable<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Defender &gt; Recommendations &gt; Disable XML-RPC syncs with Hosting XML-RPC Protection<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Improvements in deleting and exporting IPs<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Translation improvements<\/li>\n<li>Fix: False positive in Malware Scanning for Toolset plugin<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Defender does not recognize phishing code<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Malware Scanning gets stuck on fresh multisite<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Text content not displayed in the Services upsell on the Malware Scanning page<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Security keys not getting updated<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Malware Scanning detects the old plugin file as modified<\/li>\n<li>Fix: 404 Detection &gt; Duration Unit disappears when changing the Firewall logs count to 100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4.9.0 ( 2024-09-02 )<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>New: Smart IP Detection method<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Improved error handling of Malware Scan during checksum<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Improved scan logic to detect plugins from wp.org<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Mention Defender in Cloudflare and X-Forwarded-For IP detection notices<\/li>\n<li>Enhance: Usage Tracking improvements<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Google reCAPTCHA verification failure on WooCommerce my-account and checkout pages<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Google reCAPTCHA V3 error in the console log<\/li>\n<li>Fix: 2FA settings issue in WooCommerce<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Issues when uploading Config<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Getting \u2018ERROR: Something went wrong\u2019 when registering a new authenticator<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Copy error in translations<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Undefined array key in Audit logs<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Foreign key getting duplicated<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Broken error notice design in 2FA methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/project\/wp-defender\/#view-changelog\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">Changelog for previous versions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- .entry-meta --><br \/>\n<\/article>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/defender-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defender Security \u2013 Malware Scanner, Login Security &amp; 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