Atlant

Atlant Security is a comprehensive WordPress security plugin that provides enterprise-grade protection through 17 integrated security modules organized in a 5-layer defense architecture.
<h4>5-Layer Defense Architecture</h4>
<ol>
<li>Pre-WordPress WAF — Firewall, rate limiter, and IP blocking run before WordPress processes the request.</li>
<li>Application-Aware — Login security, custom login URL, two-factor authentication, session hardening, cron monitoring, and REST API policies.</li>
<li>Content & Config — WordPress hardening, security headers, AI crawler management, and honeypot traps.</li>
<li>Outbound & Data — SSRF prevention, malware scanning (files and database).</li>
<li>Response & Recovery — Post-breach recovery, notifications, visitor log, and audit log.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
Web Application Firewall (WAF) 
Inspects every request against 28+ attack pattern families including SQL injection, XSS, remote code execution, path traversal, PHP object injection, and WordPress-specific attacks. Block or log-only mode. Triple URL decoding prevents evasion.
Brute Force Protection 
Progressive lockout system (5 min > 30 min > 24 hours) with configurable thresholds. Generic login error messages prevent username enumeration. Author enumeration blocking.
Malware Scanner 
Local file and database scanner with 38 malware signatures. Detects backdoors, webshells (WSO, c99, r57), crypto miners, credit card skimmers, and obfuscated code. Quarantine system with web access blocking.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) 
TOTP (Google Authenticator, Authy) and email OTP. Per-role enforcement, 10 recovery codes, 5-minute challenge timeout, replay attack prevention.
Honeypot Traps 
Zero-false-positive bot detection: hidden link traps, fake login pages, comment honeypots, and Contact Form 7 integration. 3-layer safe bot protection ensures Googlebot, Bingbot, and allowed AI crawlers are never blocked.
AI Crawler Management 
Control 20+ known AI/LLM training crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended, Bytespider, and more). Per-crawler toggles, robots.txt integration, and 403 enforcement. Block training crawlers while allowing browsing bots.
Security Headers 
Manage HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, CSP, CORP, and COOP. Letter-grade scoring system. Remove X-Powered-By and Server headers.
Session Security 
Cookie hardening (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite). Session binding via IP + User-Agent fingerprint detects hijacking. Concurrent session limits. Idle timeout. Optional admin bypass for all session restrictions.
Rate Limiter 
Sliding-window rate limiting across 11 endpoint categories: frontend, login, search, feed, REST API, WooCommerce checkout, XML-RPC, and cron.
REST API Policies 
Per-route access control with authentication requirements, HTTP method restrictions, rate limits, and IP whitelists. 5 built-in policies protect user enumeration, search, and write endpoints.
Cron Guard 
Monitors wp-cron.php for flood attacks. Detects suspicious scheduled tasks via baseline comparison. System cron migration helper.
Outbound Monitor (SSRF Prevention) 
Monitors all outgoing HTTP requests. Blocks requests to private/internal IP ranges including cloud metadata endpoints. Domain allowlist with wildcard support. Caller detection traces requests to specific plugins.
Post-Breach Recovery 
12 emergency actions: terminate sessions, force password reset, rotate secret keys, emergency lockdown, reinstall core, reinstall plugins, audit admin accounts, clear caches, malware scan, disable plugins, and downloadable incident report.
Real-Time Dashboard 
Live visitor monitoring with 15-second auto-refresh. Stat cards, traffic charts, top IPs with VirusTotal integration, browser distribution, and IP detail modals.
Visitor Log & Audit Log 
Complete request history with filters (IP, URL, bots, blocked, time range). Tamper-resistant admin action audit trail.
Notifications 
Email alerts (HTML formatted, color-coded severity), Slack webhooks, custom JSON webhooks, and daily digest. Configurable severity threshold with 5-minute deduplication.
WordPress Hardening 
One-click toggles: disable XML-RPC, hide WordPress version, block REST API user enumeration, block author enumeration, disable file editor, block PHP execution in uploads.
<h4>What Makes Atlant Security Different</h4>
<ul>
<li>Pre-WordPress WAF — Blocks attacks via auto_prepend_file before WordPress even loads</li>
<li>Outbound HTTP Monitor — Detects SSRF attacks and unauthorized outbound connections</li>
<li>Database Backdoor Scanner — Scans wp_options and wp_posts for eval(), base64, and hidden backdoors</li>
<li>Client-Side Bot Detection — JavaScript challenges and browser fingerprinting catch sophisticated bots</li>
<li>AI/LLM Crawler Blocking — Identify and block AI training crawlers scraping your content</li>
<li>Honeypot Traps — Hidden links, fake login pages, invisible form fields that only bots trigger</li>
<li>Cron Guard — Monitors wp-cron for unauthorized scheduled tasks planted by malware</li>
<li>Post-Breach Recovery — Guided recovery toolkit with 12 emergency actions in one place</li>
<li>Session Fingerprint Binding — Binds sessions to IP + User-Agent so stolen cookies are useless</li>
<li>Real-Time Visitor Dashboard — Live visitor feed updated every 15 seconds</li>
<li>Smart Password Policy — Minimum length, complexity, common-password blocking, and passphrase support</li>
<li>Granular REST API Policies — Per-endpoint control, not just a global on/off switch</li>
<li>Safe Mode Override — One constant in wp-config.php disables all blocking features instantly</li>
<li>Deactivation Data Control — Choose to keep or wipe all security data when deactivating</li>
<li>Zero phone-home — No telemetry, no tracking, fully GDPR-compliant (external services used only when explicitly enabled by the admin — see External Services section)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why Atlant Security?</h4>
<ul>
<li>All-in-one — Replaces 5-6 separate security plugins</li>
<li>No external dependencies — Core security features run locally on your server</li>
<li>Zero phone-home — No telemetry, no tracking (optional features like GeoIP use external services only when explicitly enabled — see External Services section)</li>
<li>GDPR-friendly — No external fonts, no CDN resources</li>
<li>Setup wizard — Configure core security in under 2 minutes</li>
<li>Clean uninstall — Removes all database tables and options when deleted (opt-in)</li>
<li>Safe Mode — Emergency override if you get locked out of your site</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to the following third-party services under specific conditions:
<h4>Cloudflare IP Ranges</h4>
When Cloudflare integration is enabled, the plugin periodically fetches the current list of Cloudflare edge IP ranges from Cloudflare’s official endpoints. This is used to correctly identify visitor IP addresses behind the Cloudflare proxy and to whitelist Cloudflare edge servers.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: No user data is sent. The plugin fetches publicly available IP range lists.</li>
<li>When: Once per week via a scheduled cron job (aswp_refresh_cloudflare_ips), only when Cloudflare integration is enabled.</li>
<li>Endpoints: https://www.cloudflare.com/ips-v4 and https://www.cloudflare.com/ips-v6</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Terms of Use</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>MaxMind GeoLite2 GeoIP Database</h4>
When GeoIP country detection is enabled and a MaxMind license key is configured, the plugin downloads the GeoLite2-Country database from MaxMind. This database is stored locally and used to resolve visitor IP addresses to country codes for display in the visitor log and dashboard.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: Your MaxMind license key is sent to authenticate the download request. No visitor data is sent to MaxMind.</li>
<li>When: On initial setup and once per week via a scheduled cron job (aswp_update_geoip_db), only when GeoIP is enabled and a license key is configured.</li>
<li>Endpoint: https://download.maxmind.com/app/geoip_download</li>
<li><a href="https://www.maxmind.com/en/geolite2/eula" rel="nofollow ugc">MaxMind End User License Agreement</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.maxmind.com/en/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">MaxMind Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Google IP Ranges</h4>
When Google integration is enabled in the IP Whitelist, the plugin periodically fetches the current list of Google IP ranges from Google’s official endpoint. This is used to automatically whitelist known Google infrastructure IPs (Googlebot, Google Cloud, etc.) so legitimate Google traffic is never blocked.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: No user data is sent. The plugin fetches a publicly available JSON file containing Google IP ranges.</li>
<li>When: Once per week via a scheduled cron job (aswp_refresh_google_ips), only when Google integration is enabled.</li>
<li>Endpoint: https://www.gstatic.com/ipranges/goog.json</li>
<li><a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Microsoft / Bing IP Ranges</h4>
When Microsoft integration is enabled in the IP Whitelist, the plugin periodically fetches the current list of Bing bot IP ranges from Microsoft’s official endpoint. This is used to automatically whitelist known Bing crawler IPs so legitimate Bing traffic is never blocked.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: No user data is sent. The plugin fetches a publicly available JSON file containing Bing bot IP ranges.</li>
<li>When: Once per week via a scheduled cron job (aswp_refresh_microsoft_ips), only when Microsoft integration is enabled.</li>
<li>Endpoint: https://www.bing.com/toolbox/bingbot.json</li>
<li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/" rel="nofollow ugc">Microsoft Services Agreement</a></li>
<li><a href="https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement" rel="nofollow ugc">Microsoft Privacy Statement</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>WordPress.org Secret Key API</h4>
The Post-Breach Recovery module can generate new WordPress secret keys and salts using the official WordPress.org API. This is used when an administrator manually triggers the “Rotate Secret Keys” emergency action after a security breach.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: No user data is sent. The plugin fetches randomly generated keys from the API.</li>
<li>When: Only when an administrator manually triggers the “Rotate Secret Keys” action in the Post-Breach Recovery module.</li>
<li>Endpoint: https://api.wordpress.org/secret-key/1.1/salt/</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/about/domains/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Slack Webhooks</h4>
When Slack notifications are enabled and a Slack webhook URL is configured, the plugin sends security alert messages to the specified Slack channel. This allows administrators to receive real-time security notifications in Slack.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: Security alert messages containing the alert subject, description, severity level, site URL, and the IP address that triggered the alert. No visitor personal data or cookies are sent.</li>
<li>When: Only when a security event occurs (e.g., brute force attempt, WAF block, honeypot trip) and Slack notifications are enabled.</li>
<li>Endpoint: Administrator-configured Slack Incoming Webhook URL (e.g., https://hooks.slack.com/services/…)</li>
<li><a href="https://slack.com/terms-of-service" rel="nofollow ugc">Slack Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="https://slack.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Slack Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Custom Webhooks</h4>
When webhook notifications are enabled and a webhook URL is configured, the plugin sends security alert payloads in JSON format to the specified endpoint. This allows integration with any external monitoring or alerting system.
<ul>
<li>Data sent: JSON payload containing the alert subject, description, severity level, site URL, timestamp, and the IP address that triggered the alert. No visitor personal data or cookies are sent.</li>
<li>When: Only when a security event occurs and webhook notifications are enabled.</li>
<li>Endpoint: Administrator-configured webhook URL.</li>
<li>Terms and privacy: Determined by the third-party service the administrator configures.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Upgrade Notices</h3>
<h4>1.1.2</h4>
New About page consolidates defense architecture and competitive features. Setup wizard no longer auto-redirects on activation. Dashboard is cleaner with focus on operational data.
<h4>1.0.7</h4>
Major UI overhaul: inner sidebar navigation replaces 23 WordPress submenu items with a clean, persistent sidebar panel. All page URLs remain the same — bookmarks still work.
<h4>1.0.4</h4>
Adds GeoIP country flags in visitor log, custom login URL, password policy enforcement, and Force SSL Admin setting. Internal prefix migration runs automatically — no action required.
<h4>1.0.3</h4>
Adds honeypot traps, security headers management, two-factor authentication, and notification channels. Fixes IP management and status code logging. Recommended update.
<h4>1.0.0</h4>
Initial release. Run the Setup Wizard after activation to configure your site’s security.

Atlant Security

Enterprise-grade WordPress security: WAF, brute force protection, malware scanner, 2FA, honeypots, AI crawler control, and post-breach recovery.

bearmor

Finally, a WordPress security plugin that doesn’t slow down your site.
Bearmor Security is built for small to medium businesses, freelancers, and agencies who need real protection without the bloat. No confusing dashboards, no technical jargon, no performance hit.
<h3>Why Bearmor?</h3>
🎯 Built for Non-Technical Users 
You shouldn’t need a security degree to protect your website. Bearmor gives you clear, actionable insights in plain English.
⚡ Lightweight & Fast 
Unlike bloated competitors, Bearmor won’t slow down your site. Clean code, efficient scans, zero impact on performance.
💰 Most Features FREE 
While others lock everything behind paywalls, Bearmor gives you professional-grade security for free. Compare us to Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security – we’re more generous.
🛡️ Real Protection, Not Theater 
We focus on what actually matters: detecting threats, blocking attacks, and keeping you informed. No fake “critical alerts” to scare you into upgrading.
<h3>🆓 FREE Features (Yes, Really Free)</h3>
<h3>Malware Scanner</h3>
<ul>
<li>Deep file scanning for backdoors, shells, and malicious code</li>
<li>Smart detection with pattern matching and heuristics</li>
<li>Quarantine threats with one click</li>
<li>Whitelist false positives to prevent future alerts</li>
<li>Scans plugins, themes, uploads, and core files</li>
</ul>
<h3>File Integrity Monitoring</h3>
<ul>
<li>Real-time tracking of all file changes</li>
<li>See exactly what changed, when, and where</li>
<li>Quarantine suspicious changes instantly</li>
<li>Mark safe changes to keep your dashboard clean</li>
</ul>
<h3>Login Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Brute force protection with automatic IP blocking</li>
<li>Login activity log – see every login attempt</li>
<li>Anomaly detection – alerts for suspicious login patterns</li>
<li>Geographic tracking – know where logins come from</li>
<li>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via email – completely free</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security Hardening</h3>
<ul>
<li>One-click hardening for common vulnerabilities</li>
<li>Disable XML-RPC, file editing, directory browsing</li>
<li>Hide WordPress version and login errors</li>
<li>Enforce strong passwords</li>
<li>All with simple on/off toggles</li>
</ul>
<h3>Activity Logging</h3>
<ul>
<li>Track all admin actions</li>
<li>See who changed what and when</li>
<li>Filter by user, action type, or date</li>
<li>Essential for multi-user sites</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security Dashboard</h3>
<ul>
<li>At-a-glance overview of your security status</li>
<li>Security score with clear letter grade (A-F)</li>
<li>See threats, recent activity, and recommendations</li>
<li>No clutter, just what matters</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 PRO Features (Optional Upgrade)</h3>
<h3>What’s FREE Forever</h3>
<ul>
<li>Malware Scanner – Full file scanning with quarantine</li>
<li>File Monitoring – Real-time change tracking</li>
<li>Login Security – Brute force protection and blocking</li>
<li>2FA Authentication – TOTP support built-in</li>
<li>Quarantine Threats – One-click isolation of malware</li>
<li>Security Hardening – All hardening options included</li>
</ul>
<h3>Upgrade to PRO</h3>
<ul>
<li>🔥 Advanced Firewall – Block attacks before they reach WordPress</li>
<li>🤖 AI Security Analysis – ChatGPT explains threats in plain English</li>
<li>📊 Deep Vulnerability Scanner – Database scanning and comprehensive CVE checks</li>
<li>⏰ 24/7 Uptime Monitoring – External monitoring with instant email alerts</li>
<li>🌍 Geo-Blocking – Block entire countries and IP ranges</li>
<li>🎯 Priority Support – Email support with faster response times</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bearmor.eu/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about PRO →</a>
<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Small Business Owners who need protection without complexity</li>
<li>Freelancers managing multiple client sites</li>
<li>Agencies who want reliable security without performance issues</li>
<li>Anyone tired of bloated, confusing security plugins</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔒 Privacy & External Services</h3>
Bearmor Security connects to our secure API server (bearmor.eu) for: 
– License verification (PRO users only) 
– Uptime monitoring (PRO users only) 
– AI analysis (PRO users only)
Data sent to our servers: 
– Site URL 
– Admin email (for notifications) 
– Security scan results (PRO AI analysis only) 
– Site ID (anonymous identifier)
We DO NOT: 
– Sell your data 
– Track your visitors 
– Store sensitive information 
– Share data with third parties
For FREE users, only basic site registration data is sent (URL + email). No security data leaves your server.
Read our full privacy policy: https://bearmor.eu/privacy
<h3>📊 Why Choose Bearmor?</h3>
<h3>vs. Wordfence FREE</h3>
<ul>
<li>We include 2FA (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>We include quarantine (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>Lighter performance impact</li>
<li>Simpler, cleaner interface</li>
</ul>
<h3>vs. Sucuri FREE</h3>
<ul>
<li>We include malware scanner (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>We include file monitoring (they lock it behind PRO)</li>
<li>We include 2FA and quarantine</li>
<li>More features in free version</li>
</ul>
<h3>vs. iThemes Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>More generous free tier</li>
<li>Better malware detection</li>
<li>Cleaner dashboard</li>
<li>Faster scans</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Quick Start</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate Bearmor Security</li>
<li>Run your first malware scan (Dashboard → Scan Now)</li>
<li>Enable recommended hardening options (Dashboard → Hardening)</li>
<li>Set up 2FA for your account (Settings → Two-Factor Auth)</li>
<li>You’re protected! 🎉</li>
</ol>
No configuration needed. Works out of the box.
<h3>💬 Support</h3>
<ul>
<li>Documentation: https://bearmor.eu/docs</li>
<li>Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bearmor-security</li>
<li>Email: security@bearmor.eu (PRO users get priority)</li>
</ul>
<h3>🌟 What Users Say</h3>
“Finally, a security plugin that doesn’t make me feel stupid. Everything just works.” – Sarah M., Freelancer
“Switched from Wordfence. Bearmor is faster and the free version has more features.” – Mike T., Agency Owner
“The AI analysis feature is a game-changer. It explains threats in plain English.” – David R., Small Business Owner
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Bearmor Security respects your privacy. Here’s exactly what data we collect and why:
FREE Users: 
– Site URL (to identify your installation) 
– Admin email (for security notifications) 
– Plugin version (for update checks)
PRO Users (in addition to above): 
– Security scan results (for AI analysis) 
– Uptime monitoring data (ping responses) 
– Firewall block logs (for threat intelligence)
We NEVER: 
– Sell your data to third parties 
– Track your website visitors 
– Store passwords or sensitive user data 
– Share data without your explicit consent
Data Storage: 
– All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) 
– Stored on secure servers in EU 
– Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted 
– You can request data deletion anytime
Third-Party Services: 
– OpenAI (ChatGPT) for AI analysis (PRO only) 
– Our own servers for uptime monitoring (PRO only)
Full privacy policy: https://bearmor.eu/privacy 
Contact: security@bearmor.eu
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external services in certain situations:
Bearmor API (bearmor.eu) 
– When: Plugin activation, license verification, PRO features 
– Data sent: Site URL, admin email, security scan results (PRO only) 
– Purpose: License management, AI analysis, uptime monitoring 
– Privacy: https://bearmor.eu/privacy 
– Terms: https://bearmor.eu/terms
WordPress.org API (api.wordpress.org) 
– When: Checking WordPress core file integrity 
– Data sent: WordPress version number 
– Purpose: Verify core files haven’t been tampered with 
– Privacy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/ 
– Terms: https://wordpress.org/about/
WPVulnerability.net API (wpvulnerability.net) 
– When: Scanning for known plugin/theme vulnerabilities 
– Data sent: Plugin and theme slugs (names only, no site data) 
– Purpose: Check for known security vulnerabilities 
– Privacy: https://www.wpvulnerability.net/privacy-policy 
– Terms: https://www.wpvulnerability.net/terms-of-service
IP-API.com (ip-api.com) 
– When: Firewall blocks an IP or login from restricted country 
– Data sent: IP address only 
– Purpose: Determine country of origin for geo-blocking 
– Privacy: https://ip-api.com/docs/legal 
– Terms: Free tier for non-commercial use
OpenAI API (PRO only) 
– When: AI security analysis is requested 
– Data sent: Anonymized security scan results 
– Purpose: Generate security recommendations 
– Privacy: https://openai.com/privacy 
– Note: No personally identifiable information is sent
All external connections use HTTPS encryption. FREE users connect for: initial registration, vulnerability checks, and geo-blocking. No security scan data leaves your server unless you upgrade to PRO.

Bearmor Security

Lightweight, powerful WordPress security for small businesses. Malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, hardening - most features FREE.

Atlant Security vs Bearmor Security