CodeGrinder's Security Defender

CodeGrinders Security Defender protects your WordPress site by blocking brute force attacks, logging user activity, and integrating reCAPTCHA for added login security. Lightweight, reliable, and easy to use.

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Plugin Overview

CodeGrinders Security Defender protects your WordPress site with layered security: firewall rules, login hardening, file integrity monitoring, and actionable activity logs.

Key Features

Login Protection

Rate limiting, lockouts, and 2FA readiness reduce brute‑force attacks.

Firewall Rules

Block bad actors and suspicious routes before they reach WordPress.

File Integrity

Scan for unexpected file changes and alert administrators.

IP & Country Controls

Allow/deny lists and country blocking.

Activity Logs

Detailed logging for audits and incident response.

License Integration

Unlock premium protections with a CodeGrinders license.

Installation Guide

Method 1: WordPress Admin Panel (Recommended)

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file from this page
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  3. Go to Plugins > Add New
  4. Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page
  5. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click Install Now
  6. After installation, click Activate Plugin

Method 2: FTP Upload

  1. Download and extract the plugin ZIP file
  2. Upload the extracted folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  3. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  4. Go to Plugins and find "CodeGrinder's Security Defender"
  5. Click Activate

System Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • MySQL 5.6 or higher
  • At least 10MB of free disk space

Usage Guide

Getting Started

  1. Go to Security Defender > Settings.
  2. Enable firewall rules and login protections.
  3. Review activity log and set alerts.

Changelog

Recent
  • Firewall/login protections, file integrity scans, activity logs.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Our commitment to protecting your privacy and data security.

Privacy Policy

CodeGrinders.tech is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our plugins.

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Key Points

  • Data Protection: We are committed to protecting your privacy
  • Minimal Collection: We only collect necessary data for functionality
  • No Personal Info: We do not collect personal identifying information
  • GDPR & CCPA Compliant: Full compliance with privacy regulations

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