Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security

Wordfence Security is a comprehensive security plugin for WordPress that provides advanced protection against various threats, including malware, hackers, and unauthorized login attempts. It features a robust firewall, malware scanning capabilities, and enhanced login security measures. Wordfence aims to safeguard WordPress sites by combining threat detection, prevention, and response in a single, user-friendly package.

Features

1. Web Application Firewall (WAF):
   • Endpoint Firewall: Provides deep integration with WordPress, blocking malicious traffic and filtering requests before they reach your site.
   • Real-time Threat Defense: Updates threat defense rules in real-time to protect against new and emerging threats.
2. Malware Scanner:
   • Comprehensive Scans: Checks core files, themes, and plugins for malware, bad URLs, backdoors, SEO spam, and malicious redirects.
   • File Repair: Automatically repairs changed files by replacing them with the original versions from the WordPress repository.
3. Login Security:
   • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adds an extra layer of security to your login process, requiring a second form of verification.
   • Brute Force Protection: Limits login attempts to prevent brute force attacks.
   • Login Page CAPTCHA: Adds CAPTCHA to the login page to block automated login attempts.
4. Live Traffic Monitoring:
   • Real-Time Visibility: Provides real-time insights into your website’s traffic and security events, including hacking attempts and blocked threats.
   • Geolocation: Tracks the geographical location of IP addresses attempting to access your site.
5. Advanced Blocking:
   • IP Blocking: Blocks specific IP addresses or entire countries from accessing your site.
   • Manual Blocking: Allows manual blocking of malicious IP addresses or users showing suspicious activity.
6. Security Incident Recovery:
   • Incident Recovery Tools: Offers tools to help you recover from security incidents, including repairing core files and restoring backups.
   • Detailed Incident Reports: Provides detailed reports on security incidents to help you understand and mitigate threats.
7. Country Blocking: Restricts access to your site from specific countries, useful for preventing attacks from regions known for high malicious activity.
8. Advanced Manual Blocking: Enables manual blocking of IPs, users, and specific actions to counter targeted attacks.
9. Security Notifications:
   • Email Alerts: Sends email notifications for security events, such as login attempts and detected vulnerabilities.
   • Customizable Alerts: Allows customization of alert settings to suit your specific security needs.
10. Leaked Password Protection: Checks user passwords against a database of known compromised passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
11. Firewall and Scan Scheduling: Allows scheduling of firewall rules updates and malware scans to ensure continuous protection.
12. Detailed Security Reports: Provides comprehensive reports on your site’s security status, scan results, and threat history.
13. Premium Support: Offers priority support for premium users, ensuring quick resolution of security issues.