Free daily malware scanning and WordPress site security. Jetpack Protect leverages the extensive database of WPScan, an Automattic brand, that has over 25,000 registered malware and vulnerabilities. No configuration required!
Jetpack Protect is a free and essential WordPress security plugin that scans your site and warns you about vulnerabilities, keeping your site one step ahead of security threats. It’s easy to use; setup requires just a few clicks!
By upgrading Protect, you also unlock malware scanning with one-click fixes for most issues and instant notifications when threats are detected. Our automated Web Application Firewall (WAF) also protects your site from bad actors around the clock.
Jetpack Protect is created by WordPress experts; our parent company Automattic is behind Jetpack, WordPress.com, WooCommerce, WPScan, and much more. There is no better company to understand the security needs of WordPress sites.
- What plugins are installed, and any related vulnerabilities
- What themes are installed, and any associated vulnerabilities
= What are vulnerabilities? Why do I need to scan my site regularly? =
Site vulnerabilities are flaws in a website's code that weaken the site's overall security. These can be introduced to a site in various ways, in most cases unintentionally.
Some of the ways vulnerabilities can be introduced to a site are:
- Poorly written site code
- Plugin and theme bugs
- WordPress version bugs
- System misconfigurations
If a bad actor detects a vulnerability on your site, they can exploit it to access sensitive information, update your site, and more to damage your business or brand.
That’s why it’s essential to use a reputable and reliable vulnerability & malware site scanner like Jetpack Protect to safeguard your site.
== UPGRADE PROTECT TO REMOVE MALWARE IN ONE CLICK AND BE PROTECTED BY OUR WAF ==
By upgrading Protect, you unlock total site security from WordPress experts:
- Automated daily malware scanning in addition to vulnerability checks
- One-click fixes for most issues
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) with automatic rule updates
- Instant email notifications when threats are detected
- Priority support from WordPress experts
= What is malware? Why do I need to protect against it? =
Malware is malicious code or software that has been created by bad actors to disrupt, damage, or gain access to your site. There are many ways that malware can get onto your WordPress site. The most common method is through attackers using vulnerable plugins or themes to install malware.
Similar to the vulnerabilities listed above, bad actors can use malware to capture sensitive information, damage your site, and harm your business or brand.
A web application firewall blocks traffic and malicious requests to your site from known bad actors.
As threats are detected, new rules are added to Jetpack Protect’s firewall, which provides around-the-clock protection for your WordPress site.
== OVER 38,393 REGISTERED VULNERABILITIES IN OUR DATABASE ==
WordPress security is something that evolves over time. Jetpack Protect leverages the extensive database of WPScan, an Automattic brand. All vulnerabilities are entered into our database by dedicated WordPress security professionals and updated constantly as new information becomes available.
There’s nothing to configure – the setup process is as easy as:
1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Set up it with one click.
After you activate the plugin, Jetpack Protect will run daily automatic malware scans on your WordPress site and update you on vulnerabilities associated with your installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core.
== WITH 💚 BY JETPACK ==
This is just the start!
We are working hard to bring more features and improvements to Jetpack Protect. Let us know your thoughts and ideas!
- You can follow the [Jetpack Twitter](https://twitter.com/jetpack?lang=en) account to catch up on our latest WordPress security recommendations and updates.
= How does Jetpack Protect help your WordPress Site security? =
Protect is a free WordPress security and malware scanner plugin that scans your site and lets you know possible malware and security threats on your installed plugins, themes, and core files.
The free plan scans your site for WordPress version, plugin, and theme vulnerabilities from our extensive vulnerability database (38,393) that is powered by WPScan.
By upgrading Protect, you gain access to WordPress malware scanning with one-click fixes, instant threat notifications, and our Web application Firewall (WAF) that protects your site around the clock.
Jetpack Protect is a new WordPress security plugin from Jetpack containing our security features only. You can start with Jetpack Protect’s free vulnerability scanning features and upgrade Jetpack Protect to access automated malware scanning and our web application firewall. By upgrading Protect, you are enabling Jetpack Scan to the plugin.
Jetpack Scan is a product that can be purchased for use in conjunction with the main Jetpack plugin or Jetpack Protect. Jetpack Scan includes automated malware scanning and our web application firewall but does not contain the vulnerability scanning feature from the Protect plugin. If you purchase Jetpack Security or Jetpack Complete, Jetpack Scan is also included in those bundles.
If you are already a Jetpack Scan, Jetpack Security, or Jetpack Complete customer, you can also take advantage of Jetpack Protect’s vulnerability scanning feature by installing the Jetpack Protect plugin.
WPScan is an enterprise vulnerability scanning solution. It is not recommended for small to medium-sized businesses. If you are an enterprise company looking for custom WordPress site protection solutions, please visit: https://wpscan.com/
When the vulnerability scanner finds a security threat, you can view the recommended actions on the Jetpack Protect dashboard to secure your sites.
If you have upgraded Protect, your site will also be automatically scanned for malware each day, and you will be notified instantly via email if any threats are detected. You will be able to fix most issues in one click.
= Can I set the time of the daily security scan? =
It is not possible to set a time for the automated daily scans run by the integrated malware scanner.
= Why do I need WordPress security and malware scan? =
A hacked WordPress site can cause serious damage to your business revenue and reputation. Jetpack Protect scans your site and lets you know possible malware and security threats on your installed plugins, themes, and core files.
= Where can I learn more about WordPress security and malware threats? =
To learn how to achieve better WordPress security, [see this guide](https://jetpack.com/blog/guide-to-wordpress-security/). On the [Jetpack Blog](https://jetpack.com/blog/category/security/), you can find many more articles written by the top WordPress security experts.
= Is Jetpack Protect the same thing as the Protect feature in the Jetpack plugin?
The new Jetpack Protect plugin is different from the Jetpack feature formerly known as [Protect](https://jetpack.com/support/protect/) (now renamed [Brute Force Attack Protection](https://jetpack.com/support/protect/)).
== Screenshots ==
1. Focus on running your business while Jetpack Protect automatically scans your site.
2. Keep your site one step ahead of security threats and malware.
3. View all the found vulnerabilities in your site and learn how to fix them.
