Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …
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ABC Integrityv1.0.4
Detect modified, missing, or tampered WordPress core files by comparing them against the official checksums published by WordPress.org.
NueM8 Safety Passv1.0.1
A central health dashboard for WordPress site owners. Instant diagnostic overview of core files, PHP, backups, and your top priority step.
Read-only forensic scanner for the WordPress core exploit chain CVE-2026-63030 / CVE-2026-60137 (wp2shell). Reports a scored verdict; changes nothing.
GuardianKeyv5.7
GuardianKey is a service to protect systems in real-time against authentication attacks. It implements GK Auth Security for login protection and GKTin …
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.
Totally free malware scanner with no paid features: find infected files, backdoors, hacked core files, rogue admins and outdated software.
Batch REST Guardv1.2.5
Block wp2shell REST batch attacks (CVE-2026-63030). Detect fake admins and backdoor plugins. Extra security for hacked sites.
BroodWeb Malware Scannerv1.4.1
Scan WordPress files and database content for suspicious code, malware indicators, file integrity changes, login abuse, vulnerabilities, and firewall …
Lightweight WordPress malware scanner. Detects PHP backdoors, webshells, and injections with signature-based detection and core file integrity checks.