Free WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, firewall, 2FA & brute force protection. Lightweight alternative to Wordfence & Sucuri.
Alternatives to Malware Scanner by Antivirus.ai – Shieldlume Security
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FirePhage Securityv0.1.3
WordPress security plugin with malware scanning, file integrity checks, login protection, update visibility, and optional FirePhage sync.
Prevention-first WordPress security with malware scanning, firewall, bot protection, 2FA, vulnerability scanning, and security hardening.
Aria Security Suitev1.3.0
Standalone WordPress security: local WAF, TOTP 2FA, malware scanner, hardening, live traffic, and an optional Enterprise API.
ice Scanner Securityv1.26.11.1
Read-only security scanner: checks core and plugins against the official checksums and finds hidden code, risky settings and new admins.
Atlant Securityv1.1.38
Enterprise-grade WordPress security: WAF, brute force protection, malware scanner, 2FA, honeypots, AI crawler control, and post-breach recovery.
Monitor WordPress integrity, suspicious requests, login activity, users, extensions, uploads, and configuration from one security dashboard.
KRYQOVA Web Securityv2.2.9
File and database inspection, vulnerability monitoring, authenticator 2FA, login limits, firewall learning and encrypted recovery in one dashboard.
PB4Host Securityv1.0.5
Enterprise Security Suite for WordPress: Web Application Firewall (WAF), Active Malware Scanner, Brute-Force Defense, 2FA, and System Hardening.
Jibong Purr-tectionv1.1.0
Free, all-in-one WordPress security: firewall, malware scanner, two-factor login with passkeys, brute-force protection, live traffic and alerts.