bearmor

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


Bearmor Security

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

Hristo Pandjarov

Elena Chavdarova

Stoyan Georgiev

Stanimir Stoyanov

Ignat Georgiev

SiteGround

Asparuh Tenev

<p><strong>Bulletproof your website security in a few clicks against a range of security breaches, including brute-force attacks, malware threats and bots, with our free WordPress security plugin – Security Optimizer.</strong></p>
<p>Proactively monitor your site’s security to detect any suspicious activity and take immediate actions to protect your site and prevent further damage with these essential features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Enable <strong>2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)</strong> for an extra layer of website security</li>
<li>Set <strong>Limit Login Attempts</strong> to deter malicious login attempts and brute-force attacks</li>
<li>Change your default login URL to <strong>Custom Login URL</strong> to avoid attacks</li>
<li>Activate <strong>Advanced XSS Protection</strong> to fortify your website against malicious attacks</li>
<li><strong>Lock and Protect System Folders</strong> to ensure no unauthorized or malicious scripts can be executed in your system folders</li>
<li><strong>Disable Themes & Plugins Editor</strong> to safeguard your website from unauthorized access via the WordPress editor</li>
<li><strong>Hide WordPress Version</strong> effortlessly, keeping it hidden from prying eyes</li>
<li>Use <strong>Activity Log</strong> to monitor your site and quickly prevent malicious actions</li>
<li><strong>Post-Hack Actions</strong> to take immediate actions and prevent further damages</li>
</ul>
<p>Developed by the website security experts at <a href="https://www.siteground.com/wordpress-plugins/siteground-security" rel="nofollow ugc">SiteGround</a> and trusted by over 900,000 webmasters for its robust security shield and ease of use to safeguard WordPress applications from possible attacks on any hosting platform.</p>
<h4>AWARDS:</h4>
<p><a href="https://www.templatemonster.com/awards/winners-2022/" rel="nofollow ugc">Monster Awards 2022</a>: Best WordPress Security Plugin 🥇<br />
<a href="https://www.templatemonster.com/awards/winners-2021/" rel="nofollow ugc">Monster Awards 2021</a>: Best WordPress Security Plugin 🥇</p>
<h4>Plugin Video</h4>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FOheCz7sm9A?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<h4>Plugin Tutorial</h4>
<p>Unveil the vast array of features and unleash the full potential of our security plugin in our <a href="https://www.siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/sg-security/" rel="nofollow ugc">Security Optimizer Tutorial</a>.</p>
<h3>SITE PROTECTION FEATURES</h3>
<p>Safeguard your WordPress application using our powerful site security toolset. Our comprehensive features are specifically designed to strengthen your website’s defenses against malware, exploits, and various malicious activities. With these tools at your disposal, you can ensure the utmost bot, malware and brute force protection for your website:</p>
<h4>Lock and Protect System Folders</h4>
<p>Ensure the maximum security for your application’s system folders by preventing the execution of any unauthorized or malicious scripts. The Lock and Protect System Folders feature acts as a powerful shield against potential threats.</p>
<h4>Hide WordPress Version</h4>
<p>Protect your website from mass attacks by hiding the WordPress version, which helps to mitigate version-specific vulnerabilities.</p>
<h4>Disable Themes & Plugins Editor</h4>
<p>Enhance the security of your WordPress admin area by disabling the Themes & Plugins Editor, preventing potential coding errors and unauthorized access through the editor.</p>
<h4>Disable XML-RPC</h4>
<p>Mitigate potential security risks by disabling the XML-RPC protocol, which has been exploited in various attacks. Please note that disabling XML-RPC will restrict WordPress from communicating with third-party systems. We recommend enabling this feature unless you have a specific need for it.</p>
<h4>Disable RSS and ATOM Feeds</h4>
<p>Prevent content scraping and specific attacks on your site by disabling RSS and ATOM feeds. Unless you have readers accessing your site via RSS readers, it is recommended to keep this feature enabled.</p>
<h4>Advanced XSS Protection</h4>
<p>Add an extra layer of website security against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by enabling Advanced XSS Protection, bolstering the overall security of your website.</p>
<h4>Delete Default Readme.html</h4>
<p>Eliminate potential vulnerabilities by deleting the default readme.txt file, which contains information about your website. By removing this file, you reduce the risk of your site being listed in vulnerable sites targeted by hackers.</p>
<h3>Login Security</h3>
<h4>Custom Login Url</h4>
<p>Personalize your login URL to thwart potential attacks and create a strong entry point. Bid farewell to the default login URL and embrace a bespoke path of your choosing. Additionally, you have the freedom to modify the default sign-up URL as well.</p>
<h4>Login Access</h4>
<p>Restrict login page access to specific IP addresses or IP ranges, effectively thwarting malicious login attempts and deterring brute force attacks.</p>
<h4>2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)</h4>
<p>Immerse your website in an impenetrable shield of security with 2FA. This formidable feature demands that all admin users furnish a unique token, generated exclusively through the Google Authentication application, during the login process.</p>
<h4>Disable Common Usernames</h4>
<p>Don’t fall victim to predictable security breaches! The use of common usernames, such as ‘admin,’ poses a significant threat to the integrity of your website. Activate this option to disable the creation of common usernames. If any weak usernames already exist, we’ll prompt you to provide new, stronger alternatives.</p>
<h4>Limit Login Attempts</h4>
<p>Maintain control over unauthorized access attempts with Limit Login Attempts. Set a specific threshold for the number of login failures users can endure before consequences arise. After reaching the limit, the IP address associated with the unsuccessful login attempts will be blocked for one hour. Persistent failures will result in longer restrictions, starting with 24 hours and escalating to a week.</p>
<h3>ACTIVITY MONITORING</h3>
<p>Monitor your website and login page for unauthorized visitors and brute force attempts to prevent malicious actions</p>
<h4>Activity Log</h4>
<p>The Activity Log page provides you with a comprehensive view of the activities performed by registered, unknown, and blocked visitors. It allows you to closely monitor any suspicious behavior and take appropriate actions in case of a compromised user, plugin, or hacking attempt. You can leverage the quick tools available to swiftly block future attempts.</p>
<h4>Weekly Security Reports</h4>
<p>Receive a weekly traffic summary for your website directly to your inbox. This <strong>Weekly Security Report</strong> compiles data on both bot and human traffic, along with details about blocked login and visit attempts to proactively monitor traffic and promptly identify suspicious activity.</p>
<h3>POST-HACK ACTIONS</h3>
<p>Take immediate measures to protect your website if you suspect a compromise and prevent further damage. Here, you’ll find convenient solutions to address the situation effectively:</p>
<h4>Reinstall All Free Plugins</h4>
<p>In the event of a hack, utilizing the Reinstall All Free Plugins feature can help mitigate potential harm. This action reinstalls all of your free plugins, reducing the likelihood of additional exploits or the reuse of malicious code.</p>
<h4>Log Out All Users</h4>
<p>To prevent any further unauthorized activities by users or attackers, you can choose to log out all users instantly using the Log Out All Users feature.</p>
<h4>Force Password Reset</h4>
<p>By enforcing a password reset, you can ensure that all users are prompted to change their passwords during their next login. This not only strengthens the security of their accounts but also immediately logs out all currently logged-in users.</p>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 4.7</li>
<li>PHP 7.0</li>
<li>Working .htaccess file</li>
</ul>
<h3>Data Collection</h3>
<p>Collection of technical data is optional and is <a href="https://www.siteground.com/kb/what-information-wp-plugins-collect" rel="nofollow ugc">listed here</a>. This data is collected only for technical analysis, improvements and the possibility to contact the plugin user in case urgent issues need to be fixed (for example a critical security release that needs to be communicated to site owners). The plugin user can manage their preferences within the WP admin to control the collection of technical data. We advise opting in for this data collection, as it can enhance the plugin’s performance. You may find more information on data collection in our <a href="https://www.siteground.com/viewtos/siteground_plugins_privacy_notice" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugins Privacy Notice</a>.</p>


Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin

Yesterday I started researching a new security plugin that I could switch to for all my WordPress sites (about 50). Skimming the plugin directory I found SiteGround Security and I must say this is the most promising looking plugin I have ever encountered!

The biggest PRO for me: SiteGround is a professional hosting service and they are using this plugin on all WordPress sites they host, so they will have a strong motivation to keep sg-security as high-quality as possible, without the need to upsell it like so many other plugins are doing it.

I have two questions: 

1. Is there a place where you host the plugin's source publicly, like for example on GitHub? I couldn't find anything except a security warning about 2FA in an earlier version (1.2.5, can't post link here due to WP guidelines).

2. What was your reasoning behind not making the limit_login_attempts periods (1 hour, 1 day, 1 week) un-filterable? I wanted to immediately reduce the first period to something like 20 minutes, but those periods are hard-coded right now inside SG_Security\Login_Service\Login_Service->log_login_attempt( $error ) (Version 1.3.7).

Thanks again.

Wow!


Llevo decenas de webs de clientes y he encontrado muchas webs infectadas con plugins de seguridad premium. 



Tras instalar el plugin de seguridad de SiteGround y un buen cortafuegos nunca más he tenido problemas en ninguna web.


Sencillo y efectivo, mejor que el resto


Cannot unsubscribe from the emails without admin access. In my experience, this makes the plugin extremely annoying. They do not plan to fix this.


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Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.

Bearmor Security vs Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin