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WordPress Security Services

WordPress security services that protect your whole site.

BugShield combines plugin vulnerability checks, WordPress hardening, malware protection, security monitoring, and encrypted credential sharing with developers ready to act when something looks wrong.

Layers of Protection

WordPress security services that cover the whole site

Effective security is not one scan or plugin. It means finding vulnerable software, closing common weak points, watching for threats, and sharing access without exposing passwords.

Plugin vulnerability checks

See installed versions, available updates, and known vulnerabilities before an exposed plugin becomes an entry point.

WordPress hardening

We tighten login protection, file permissions, and settings that leave most sites exposed by default.

Security monitoring

Regular malware, file integrity, and blacklist checks catch problems before visitors or search engines notice.

Password Vault

Encrypted credentials tied to your site, shared safely with developers only when a fix needs them.

Plugin and theme inventory

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Plugins 14 Themes 2 Vulnerable 1
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Store Toolkit

Plugin

Version 9.1.4 9.2.1

Auto Enabled

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Form Builder

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Version 6.0.1

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Redirect Manager

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Version 2.3.0

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Plugin Security

Find vulnerable plugins before attackers do

Outdated and vulnerable plugins are a common route into WordPress. BugShield keeps a clear inventory of plugins and themes, checks installed versions, flags known vulnerabilities, and shows which updates need attention.

  • Full plugin inventory so nothing slips through unnoticed.

  • Security patches prioritised so critical fixes go first.

  • Every update logged in your activity history with date and result.

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Strong login policies

Limit failed login attempts and block suspicious IP addresses.

File access locked down

Sensitive files and directories protected from public access.

Admin account review

Old or unused admin accounts identified and removed.

Risky defaults fixed

Common misconfigurations that expose your site corrected.

WordPress Hardening

Close the doors hackers look for first

A default WordPress install leaves more open than most owners realise. We tighten the common weak points: login pages, file access, admin accounts, and settings that should never be left on their factory defaults.

  • Login protection against brute-force attacks and repeated failed attempts.

  • File and folder permissions reviewed and corrected where needed.

  • Unused accounts and risky settings flagged during routine maintenance.

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Security Scan Results

All clear

Malware scan

Passed

File integrity check

No changes

Suspicious code scan

Clean

Blacklist check

Not listed

Last scan: today at 04:15

Malware Prevention

Catch threats before your customers do

Our WordPress security services watch for changed files, injected code, malware, and blacklist warnings. Shield Pro adds active malware prevention and priority help when a security issue appears.

Scheduled malware scans

File integrity monitoring

Instant alerts on issues

Google blacklist checks

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Malware Removal

Already hacked? We clean it up properly

Finding spam links, redirecting visitors, or a warning from Google is terrifying. Our developers remove malicious code, close the entry point, and get your site back to a clean state.

Step 01

Assess the damage

Scan the full site, identify infected files, and find how the attacker got in.

Step 02

Remove malicious code

Clean infected files, delete backdoors, and restore anything corrupted from backup.

Step 03

Close the entry point

Patch the vulnerable plugin, reset compromised passwords, and harden weak settings.

Step 04

Verify and monitor

Re-scan to confirm the site is clean. Monitoring continues afterward so issues are caught early if they return.

Secure workspace

Credentials protected until needed

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Credential archive

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WordPress admin

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Hosting panel

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Site notes

Context for this site

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Check with me before updating plugins on the shop. Hosting renews in March.

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Password Vault

One safe home for all your website passwords

Your WordPress login, hosting account, and anything else your site needs. Add them once and they are shared safely with your developer for each fix, instead of being pasted into emails and chat messages forever.

  • Room for everything. WordPress logins, hosting accounts, file access, and anything else.

  • Hidden by default. Only revealed to the developer working on an active fix.

  • Private site notes for anything else your developer should know.

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Infrastructure

Hardened from the plugin up

Safe Plugin Connection

On maintenance plans, the BugShield plugin connects using secure keys that change regularly, never your password, and you can disconnect it any time.

Protected in Transit

Everything travelling between your site, our servers, and your browser is encrypted on the way, the same way online banking is.

Access Only When Needed

Developers can only get in while they are working on your fix. The moment the fix is complete, their access ends automatically.

Plans

Security on Shield Light and Shield Pro

Both plans include scans, hardening, and the Vault. Shield Pro adds active malware prevention and cleanup under the plan.

Shield Light · £99/mo

Core security cover

  • Security scans and plugin health
  • WordPress hardening during care
  • Encrypted Password Vault
  • Activity logging for access and changes
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Shield Pro · £199/mo

Everything in Light, plus

  • Everything in Shield Light security
  • Active malware prevention
  • Malware cleanup under the plan
  • Priority response when threats appear
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How It Works

From connect to covered

Security sits in the background of your membership. You hear from us when something needs attention.

1. Connect your site

Add your domain, choose a maintenance plan, and install the plugin. Hardening and scans start with ongoing care.

2. We lock down and watch

Plugin health, security scans, and Vault-backed access run in the background while you keep publishing.

3. We act when something looks wrong

If a scan or hardening check needs attention, we start work and chat with you until it is resolved.

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FAQ

WordPress security services FAQs

Straight answers about hardening, malware protection, plugin vulnerabilities, the Vault, and developer access.

What do BugShield WordPress security services include?

BugShield WordPress security services include plugin and theme inventory checks, known-vulnerability awareness, WordPress hardening, security monitoring, encrypted credential storage, activity logging, and developer support. Shield Pro adds active malware prevention and cleanup under the plan.

How does BugShield check plugins for security problems?

The BugShield dashboard keeps an inventory of installed plugins and themes, their current versions, available updates, and known vulnerability findings. This makes it clear which software needs attention and helps security patches get prioritised.

Does WordPress security monitoring run all the time?

Yes. BugShield monitors your connected WordPress site around the clock. Checks run on schedules suited to uptime, plugin health, file integrity, SSL, and other security signals, with alerts when something needs attention.

How does the Password Vault stay secure?

Vault items are encrypted and tied to the relevant website. Developers only receive access when they are actively working on that site, and every credential redemption is recorded in your activity history.

Do developers keep access after a fix?

No. Access is only while work is in progress. When the fix is complete, developer access ends automatically.

What is the difference between Shield Light and Shield Pro for security?

Both plans include monitoring, plugin health checks, activity history, developer support, and the encrypted Password Vault. Shield Pro adds active malware prevention, malware cleanup under the plan, and priority support. Compare them on the pricing page.

What happens if my WordPress site is already hacked?

BugShield can assess the damage, remove malicious code and backdoors, close the entry point, and verify the site is clean. Malware cleanup is included with Shield Pro, or you can request a one-off malware removal.

Will BugShield security checks slow down my website?

The BugShield connection is designed to stay lightweight. Scheduled checks run without loading a security dashboard inside WordPress, while results and alerts are presented in your external BugShield workspace.

Can I protect more than one WordPress website?

Yes. Add multiple WordPress sites to one BugShield account and switch between their monitoring, plugin health, Vault items, activity logs, and fix requests. Each maintenance subscription belongs to one site.

Do I need a maintenance plan to use the Password Vault?

No. The encrypted Password Vault is available for one-off fixes as well as maintenance plans. A maintenance plan adds ongoing monitoring, backups, plugin health checks, included fixes, and subscriber support for that site.

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Ready to protect your WordPress site.

Choose security monitoring, hardening, encrypted credentials, and developer support in one BugShield plan.

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