We are thrilled to announce the release of MoeSec Security – Comprehensive Malware Scanner & Security Suite version 1.6! This latest update brings a suite of powerful new features and improvements, making it even easier to keep your WordPress website secure against malware, hackers, and vulnerabilities.
What’s New in MoeSec 1.6?
1. Enhanced Scan Control
- Custom Excluded/Skipped File Extensions: You can now manage which file extensions are excluded or skipped during scans, giving you more granular control over the scanning process.
2. Advanced Scan Options
- Multiple Scan Modes: Choose from a full site scan, scan only
wp-content, uploads folder, themes folder, plugins folder or even a specific directory. This flexibility helps you save time and resources, especially on larger sites. - Adjustable Resource Limits: Tailor scan settings to fit your hosting resources by increasing or decreasing limits as needed.
3. Improved Quarantine Management
- Restore Quarantined Files: Accidentally quarantined a safe file? Now you can easily restore it to its original path.
- More Information on Quarantined Files: View detailed info such as when the file was created, its original location, quarantine time, file size, and more.
4. Database Protection
- DB Entry Whitelisting: If a database entry is flagged as suspicious but you’ve verified it’s a false positive, you can now whitelist it to avoid future alerts.
5. Technical Improvements
- CORS Support Added: Better integration and support for cross-origin requests.
- UI and Style Enhancements: The dashboard and settings have received a facelift, improving usability and clarity.
Why Update?
Updating to MoeSec 1.6 means better protection, more customization, and a smoother user experience. MoeSec continues to be a free, open-source solution with frequent updates to counter the latest security threats. The plugin is regularly updated to ensure compatibility with the newest versions of WordPress and PHP.
Where to Get It
Download or update the plugin from the official WordPress.org plugin page.
Get Support or Learn More
For more details, visit MoeSec.com or check out the support forum.
