Automated checks that flag any change to core WordPress files outside of a planned update.
Reviewed by Ali Yasin Jatoi · Updated
File integrity monitoring compares the live site against a known good baseline every few hours. Any unexpected file change triggers an alert. This is how we catch reinfections within hours instead of weeks.
Related terms
Malware
Malicious code injected into your WordPress files or database, usually for spam, redirects, or data theft.
Backdoor
Hidden code left by an attacker so they can return to your site after a cleanup.
Hardening
A set of changes that make a WordPress site harder to attack: file permissions, login limits, security headers, and more.
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