Marc Armengou

Security Hardener applies WordPress security best practices based on the <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/security/hardening/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Advanced Administration / Security / Hardening</a> documentation and widely accepted hardening measures. It uses WordPress core functions and follows best practices without modifying core files.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
File Security: 
* Disable file editor in WordPress admin 
* Optionally disable all file modifications
XML-RPC Protection: 
* Disable XML-RPC completely 
* Remove pingback methods when XML-RPC is enabled
Pingback Protection: 
* Disable self-pingbacks 
* Remove X-Pingback header 
* Block incoming pingbacks
User Enumeration Protection: 
* Block <code>/?author=N</code> queries (returns 404) 
* Secure REST API user endpoints (require authentication) 
* Remove users from XML sitemaps 
* Prevent canonical redirects that expose usernames 
* Optionally block author feed pages (<code>/author/username/feed/</code>) 
* Optionally anonymize the author name in oEmbed responses
Login Security: 
* Generic error messages (no username/password hints) 
* Login honeypot 
* Block unsafe usernames 
* Application Passwords disabled by default 
* IP-based rate limiting with configurable thresholds 
* Security event logging
Security Headers: 
* <code>X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN</code> (clickjacking protection) 
* <code>X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff</code> (MIME sniffing protection) 
* <code>Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin</code> 
* <code>Permissions-Policy</code> (restricts geolocation, microphone, camera) 
* Optional HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) for HTTPS sites — max-age set to 1 year
Additional Hardening: 
* Hide WordPress version (meta generator tag and asset query strings) 
* Remove obsolete wp_head items (RSD, WLW manifest, shortlink, emoji scripts) 
* System Status — monitors file permissions, WP_DEBUG, user registration, PHP version, administrator accounts, and database version
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⚠️ Important: Always test security settings in a staging environment first. Some features may affect third-party integrations or plugins.
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Privacy: This plugin does not send data to external services and does not create custom database tables. It stores plugin settings and a security event log in the WordPress options table, and uses transients for temporary login attempt tracking. All data is preserved on uninstall by default and only deleted if the “Delete all data on uninstall” option is explicitly enabled.

Security Hardener

Basic hardening: secure headers, login honeypot, user enumeration blocking, generic login errors, rate limiting, and more.

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RedSecLabs

Safeguard your WordPress website from evolving malware, brute force attacks, hidden backdoors, and zero-day vulnerabilities.
<h3>Guardian Gaze Security – Malware Scanner, AI Backdoor Detection & Login Protection</h3>
Guardian Gaze is a research-driven WordPress security plugin designed to help website owners, developers, and agencies protect their sites from malware infections, AI-detected backdoors, brute-force attacks, unauthorized file changes, and emerging WordPress vulnerabilities.
Built by <a href="https://www.redseclabs.com" rel="nofollow ugc">RedSecLabs</a>, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat research and detection engineering, Guardian Gaze focuses on: 
• Continuous WordPress security monitoring 
• AI/LLM-assisted malware and backdoor detection 
• Login protection and brute force prevention 
• IP management and traffic filtering 
• WordPress security hardening 
• Clear visibility into your site’s security posture 
Detection logic is supported by ongoing threat intelligence updates, ensuring protection adapts to new and evolving attack techniques. 
Guardian Gaze delivers practical website security for WordPress without aggressive lockouts, excessive alerts, or heavy resource usage.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
WordPress Malware Detection & <a href="https://www.guardiangaze.com/wp/documentation/ai-based-scanner" rel="nofollow ugc">AI-Based Backdoor Scan</a> 
Guardian Gaze includes a built-in <a href="https://www.guardiangaze.com/wp/documentation/malware-scan" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress malware scanner</a> that analyzes WordPress core files, plugins, and themes for suspicious or unauthorized changes. 
• Detects modified or infected files 
• Identifies malware injections, malicious code, and hidden backdoors 
• AI/LLM-assisted backdoor scanning to detect suspicious code patterns 
• Highlights changes in WordPress core, plugin, or theme integrity 
• Designed for continuous monitoring — not one-time scans 
• Helps users review findings before taking action 
This approach combines traditional detection techniques with AI-assisted analysis for improved backdoor detection and malware discovery in WordPress.
<a href="https://www.guardiangaze.com/wp/documentation/ip-management" rel="nofollow ugc">IP Management & Traffic Filtering</a> 
Manage and reduce unwanted or abusive traffic. 
• Block or allow IP addresses manually 
• Automatically flag suspicious IP behavior 
• Reduce bot noise, vulnerability scanners, and automated attacks 
Ideal for sites experiencing repeated probing or targeted WordPress attacks.
<a href="https://www.guardiangaze.com/wp/documentation" rel="nofollow ugc">Central Security Dashboard</a> 
View real-time WordPress security events and activity: 
• Latest malware scan results 
• Login attempts and security logs 
• Blocked and flagged IP addresses 
• Alerts, notifications, and system status 
Built for both beginners and developers managing multiple WordPress sites.
<a href="https://www.guardiangaze.com/wp/documentation/scheduled-scanning" rel="nofollow ugc">Scheduled Scanning</a> 
Automate malware scans and stay ahead of threats. 
• Weekly, daily, or hourly scan schedules 
• Configure scan recipients and frequency 
• Receive scan results via email 
• Monitor your site’s security regularly
<a href="https://www.guardiangaze.com/wp/documentation/file-integrity" rel="nofollow ugc">File Integrity Monitoring</a> 
Monitor and alert on unauthorized file changes. 
• Detects modified or infected files 
• Highlights changes in WordPress core, plugin, or theme integrity 
• Helps users understand findings before taking action
Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates 
Guardian Gaze receives updated detection logic, indicators, and malware patterns through the Guardian Gaze Security Intelligence API. 
These updates help: 
• Improve malware detection accuracy 
• Adapt to new WordPress security threats 
• Maintain performance and stability
Privacy & Data Use 
Guardian Gaze uses external services only for security functionality such as license validation, threat intelligence updates, optional reporting, and IP geolocation (if enabled). 
• No unnecessary data collection 
• No passwords or sensitive content transmitted 
• Secure WordPress-native API communication 
• Optional features can be disabled 
• Only security metadata required for functionality is processed 
Guardian Gaze follows a privacy-first design.
<h3>External Services Used</h3>
Guardian Gaze connects to the following services to provide security features and functionality:
<h4>1. Guardian Gaze API – wp-api.guardiangaze.com</h4>
Used for license validation, malware pattern updates, threat intelligence updates, and optional email reporting. 
Data Sent: 
• Admin email 
• Site URL 
• API key 
• Plugin version and definitions version 
• IP addresses (for global blocking features) 
• Scan report data (if email reporting is enabled) 
Terms of Service: https://www.guardiangaze.com/terms-of-service/ 
Privacy Policy: https://www.guardiangaze.com/privacy-policy/
<h4>2. Guardian Gaze API – www.guardiangaze.com</h4>
Used for plugin registration. 
Data Sent: 
• Site URL 
Terms of Service: https://www.guardiangaze.com/terms-of-service/ 
Privacy Policy: https://www.guardiangaze.com/privacy-policy/
<h4>3. WordPress.org API – api.wordpress.org</h4>
Used for WordPress core file integrity checks and version validation. 
Data Sent: 
• WordPress version 
• Locale / language 
Terms of Service: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/ 
Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
<h4>4. Guardian Gaze Country API – wp-api.guardiangaze.com/country.php</h4>
Used for IP address geolocation. 
Data Sent: 
• Visitor IP address 
Terms of Service: https://www.guardiangaze.com/terms-of-service/ 
Privacy Policy: https://www.guardiangaze.com/privacy-policy/
Important Notes 
• All API calls use WordPress wp_remote_get() and wp_remote_post() 
• Data is transferred over HTTPS whenever available 
• No user passwords or sensitive content is collected or transmitted 
• Geolocation lookups are cached to limit external requests
<h3>About RedSecLabs</h3>
<a href="https://www.redseclabs.com" rel="nofollow ugc">RedSecLabs</a> is a cybersecurity company focused on threat research, detection engineering, and building defensive tools for real-world scenarios. 
Guardian Gaze reflects this philosophy by offering a transparent, research-backed WordPress security plugin with AI-assisted backdoor detection, built for long-term reliability and practical protection.

Guardian Gaze Security – AI Based Malware Scanner, Firewall and Login Protection

Safeguard your WordPress website from evolving malware, brute force attacks, hidden backdoors, and zero-day vulnerabilities.

Security Hardener vs Guardian Gaze Security – AI Based Malware Scanner, Firewall and Login Protection