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Timestamp:
02/24/2023 09:20:42 PM (18 months ago)
Author:
miguelxavierpenha
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Updating readme and assets

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    1313== Description ==
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    15 Jetpack Protect is a free security plugin for WordPress that scans your site and warns you about vulnerabilities, keeping your site one step ahead of security threats and malware.
     15== TOTAL SITE SECURITY FROM WORDPRESS EXPERTS ==
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    17 == What does Jetpack Protect check for? ==
     17Jetpack 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!
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     19By 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.
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     21Jetpack 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.
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     23== WHAT DOES JETPACK PROTECT (FREE) CHECK FOR? ==
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    1925Jetpack Protect scans your site on a daily basis and warns you about:
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    21 - The version of WordPress installed, and any associated vulnerabilities
    22 - What plugins are installed and any related vulnerabilities
    23 - What themes are installed and any associated vulnerabilities
     30= What are vulnerabilities? Why do I need to scan my site regularly? =
     31Site 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.
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    25 == Over 25,000 registered malware and vulnerabilities in our database ==
     33Some of the ways vulnerabilities can be introduced to a site are:
     34- Poorly written site code
     35- Plugin and theme bugs
     36- WordPress version bugs
     37- System misconfigurations
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    27 WordPress security is something that evolves over time. Jetpack Protect leverages the extensive database of WPScan, an Automattic brand. All vulnerabilities and malwares are entered into our database by dedicated WordPress security professionals and updated constantly as new information becomes available.
     39If 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.
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    29 == Easy to setup and use ==
     41That’s why it’s essential to use a reputable and reliable vulnerability & malware site scanner like Jetpack Protect to safeguard your site.
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     43== UPGRADE PROTECT TO REMOVE MALWARE IN ONE CLICK AND BE PROTECTED BY OUR WAF ==
     44By upgrading Protect, you unlock total site security from WordPress experts:
     45- Automated daily malware scanning in addition to vulnerability checks
     46- One-click fixes for most issues
     47- Web Application Firewall (WAF) with automatic rule updates
     48- Instant email notifications when threats are detected
     49- Priority support from WordPress experts
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     51= What is malware? Why do I need to protect against it? =
     52Malware 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.
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     54Similar to the vulnerabilities listed above, bad actors can use malware to capture sensitive information, damage your site, and harm your business or brand.
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     56Jetpack Protect instantly notifies you of any threats detected, with one-click fixes for most issues.
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     58= What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? =
     59A web application firewall blocks traffic and malicious requests to your site from known bad actors.
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     61As threats are detected, new rules are added to Jetpack Protect’s firewall, which provides around-the-clock protection for your WordPress site.
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     63== OVER 38,393 REGISTERED VULNERABILITIES IN OUR DATABASE ==
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     65WordPress 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.
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     67== JETPACK PROTECT IS EASY TO SETUP AND USE ==
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    3169There’s nothing to configure – the setup process is as easy as:
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    4179We are working hard to bring more features and improvements to Jetpack Protect. Let us know your thoughts and ideas!
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    43 == Further reading ==
     81== F ==
    4482
    4583- [Jetpack: Security, performance, and growth tools made for WordPress sites by the WordPress experts.](https://jetpack.com/)
    46 - You can follow the [Jetpack Twitter](https://twitter.com/jetpack?lang=en) account to catch up on our latest WordPress
    47 security recommendations and updates.
     84- You can follow the [Jetpack Twitter](https://twitter.com/jetpack?lang=en) account to catch up on our latest WordPress security recommendations and updates.
    4885- [WordPress Security: How to Protect Your Site From Hackers](https://jetpack.com/blog/category/security/page/3/)
    4986- [Should You Use Jetpack for WordPress Security?](https://jetpack.com/blog/should-you-use-jetpack-for-wordpress-security/)
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    5693Protect 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.
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    5899= Does this plugin require the Jetpack plugin to work? =
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    62103= What are the differences between Jetpack Protect, Jetpack Scan, and WPScan plugins? =
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    64 Jetpack Protect and Scan do not have any limit on the number of plugins and themes you can scan. WPScan has a daily cap based on your API usage.
     105Jetpack Protect .
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    66 For now, in Jetpack Protect, you can track your scan results only through the plugin’s dashboard. Jetpack Scan and WPScan have additional notifications such as email.
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    68 Jetpack Protect runs daily automated scans. Jetpack Scan and WPScan provide on-demand scan options on top of automatic scans.
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    70 Jetpack Scan has one-click fixers for most vulnerabilities. Protect does not have any fixers at this time, but it provides “how-to-fix” guides so that you can fix vulnerabilities manually.
     111WPScan 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/
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    72 Jetpack Protect and WPScans are standalone plugins that don’t need additional plugins to run, while Jetpack Scan needs the [Jetpack plugin](https://jetpack.com/) to work.
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    74 Jetpack Protect is a free plugin, and WPScan has free and paid options. On the other hand, Jetpack Scan is a paid plugin that you can purchase with a 14-day money-back guarantee. As with other paid Jetpack plugins, Scan users also have access to our [priority support](https://jetpack.com/features/security/expert-priority-support/).
     113For small to medium-sized businesses, you can access our vulnerability scanning solution in the Jetpack Protect plugin.
    75114
    76115= Will Jetpack Protect work on my local site?
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    84123= What do I do if Jetpack Protect finds a security threat? =
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    86 When the malware scanner finds a security threat, you can view the recommended actions on the Jetpack Protect dashboard to secure your sites.
     125When the vulnerability scanner finds a security threat, you can view the recommended actions on the Jetpack Protect dashboard to secure your sites.
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     127If 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.
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    88129= Can I set the time of the daily security scan? =
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    102143The 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/)).
    103 The features of the new Jetpack Protect plugin are not included in the [Jetpack plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/), and both plugins can be installed together without any issues.
    104144
    105145== Screenshots ==
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    1081482. Keep your site one step ahead of security threats and malware.
    1091493. View all the found vulnerabilities in your site and learn how to fix them.
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    111152== Changelog ==
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    118159- Poll for scan status while scanner is provisioning
    119160- Bug fixes
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