Keep your website secured

Website Security Guide

Keep Your Website Secured

Every website needs protection. Millions of websites are getting hacked every day. We provide a wide variety of security measures to keep your site safe — but you play the most important role in your website's protection.

30K+

Websites hacked every single day worldwide

5 min

Is all it takes to install SiteGuarding protection

1000s

Of attacks stopped daily by our antivirus software

FREE

Security plugins and website scanning tools available

Three Pillars of Website Security

SiteGuarding provides a comprehensive security ecosystem designed to protect your website at every level. Here are the core tools every website owner should use.

Website Antivirus

If you use a free CMS like WordPress or Joomla, your website absolutely needs antivirus protection. Every day our software stops thousands of attacks targeting our customers' websites. You don't need to have a popular website with millions of visitors a day to become a target for cybercriminals — even a single-page website can be targeted by hackers. Our engineers are working hard to continuously improve the algorithms of our Website Antivirus, and every day we encounter new malware software that can damage your website, steal data, and harm your visitors.

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Free Website Scan

We offer an absolutely free website scan that can show you if your website needs a software update or if there is a virus on your server. You should run a website scan at least once a month to see if your website requires additional protection. Our scanner checks for malware, blacklist status, known vulnerabilities, and outdated software — giving you a comprehensive security overview in seconds without any cost.

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Security Plugins

You should use additional security plugins that add extra layers of protection to your website. Our plugins provide bruteforce protection, admin panel security, two-factor authentication, badbot blocking, geo-protection, and more. All our security plugins are absolutely free and designed to work seamlessly with WordPress, Joomla, Magento, OpenCart, Drupal, and other popular CMS platforms.

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5 Minutes to Protect Your Website

We offer a wide range of solutions that can help you keep your website secure. You don't need any additional programming knowledge to install our Website Antivirus or security plugins. Spend just 5 minutes on setup to potentially save thousands of dollars in damages, lost revenue, and recovery costs. Getting started is completely free.

Essential Website Security Checklist

Follow these proven security best practices to minimize your risk of being hacked and ensure comprehensive protection for your website, data, and visitors.

Install website antivirus — Deploy real-time malware protection with heuristic detection algorithms
Run monthly malware scans — Check for viruses, vulnerabilities, and blacklist status regularly
Use security plugins — Add brute force protection, admin security, and bot blocking
Keep CMS updated — Apply core, plugin, and theme updates within 1–2 weeks of release
Use strong, unique passwords — 12+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Enable two-factor authentication — Protect admin access with an additional verification layer
Backup your website regularly — Maintain daily or weekly backups stored off-server
Choose secure hosting — Use a hosting provider with server-level security and WAF
Install SSL certificate — Encrypt all data transmitted between visitors and your server
Remove unused plugins & themes — Delete everything not actively in use from your server

Common Threats Your Website Faces Daily

Understanding these threats is the first step toward effective protection. SiteGuarding's security tools defend against all of these attack vectors and more.

Malware Injection

Hackers inject malicious PHP, JavaScript, or SQL code into your files and database to steal visitor data, distribute spam, display unwanted ads, or redirect traffic to malicious websites.

Brute Force Attacks

Automated bots systematically try thousands of password combinations to break into your admin panel. Without protection, even strong passwords can eventually be compromised.

Backdoor Exploits

Hidden webshells and backdoors give attackers persistent remote access to your server, allowing them to return at any time — even after you change passwords or clean visible malware.

SQL Injection

Attackers exploit vulnerabilities to inject malicious SQL commands into your database, potentially accessing, modifying, or deleting all stored data including customer records and credentials.

SEO Spam & Blacklisting

Hackers inject hidden spam links and malicious content to hijack your SEO rankings. Search engines detect this and blacklist your website, causing dramatic drops in traffic and revenue.

DDoS Attacks

Distributed denial-of-service attacks flood your server with massive traffic, making your website unavailable to real visitors and potentially causing complete business downtime.

Why Choose SiteGuarding for Website Security

Trusted by thousands of businesses worldwide since 2008, SiteGuarding provides enterprise-grade website protection that is easy to use and accessible to everyone.

5-Minute Installation

No programming knowledge required. Our tools are designed for easy installation with step-by-step guides, one-click installers, and ready-made CMS extensions for WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and more.

24/7 Security Monitoring

Our systems monitor your website around the clock, detecting file changes, suspicious login attempts, and emerging threats in real time — responding automatically before damage occurs.

Free Tools Available

Start protecting your website at zero cost with our free malware scanner, free security plugins, and free antivirus features. Upgrade to premium plans only when you need enterprise-level protection.

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Millions of websites are hacked every day. Don't wait until yours is next. Explore our security packages or start with a free scan today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about keeping your website secure, our free tools, and how SiteGuarding helps protect your online business from cyber threats.

Do I really need website security if my site is small?

Absolutely yes. You don't need to have a popular website with millions of visitors to become a target. Even a single-page website can be targeted by hackers. Automated bots scan the entire internet looking for vulnerable sites regardless of their size. Small websites are actually preferred targets because they typically have weaker security.

Are SiteGuarding's security plugins really free?

Yes, all our security plugins are completely free to download and use. This includes bruteforce protection, admin panel security, two-factor authentication, badbot blocking, geo-protection, and more. We also offer a free website malware scanner. Premium plans with advanced features like 24/7 monitoring and guaranteed malware cleanup are available for businesses needing enterprise-grade protection.

How often should I scan my website for malware?

At minimum, you should run a website scan at least once a month. However, for optimal security, we recommend daily automated scanning — which is included in our security monitoring packages. This ensures that any new infections, vulnerabilities, or suspicious changes are detected within hours rather than weeks.

Do I need programming skills to install your security tools?

No programming knowledge is required at all. Our Website Antivirus and security plugins are designed for easy installation — typically taking just 5 minutes. We provide ready-made extensions for WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and other CMS platforms. If you need assistance, our support team is available to help with free installation.

Which CMS platforms do your tools support?

SiteGuarding provides security extensions and antivirus solutions for all major CMS platforms including WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Drupal, OpenCart, PrestaShop, phpBB, and custom-built websites. Our standalone antivirus scanner works on any PHP-based website regardless of the CMS used.

What happens if my website gets hacked despite having protection?

If your website is compromised while under our protection plan, our security team provides guaranteed malware removal, complete website cleanup, backdoor elimination, blacklist removal, and post-incident security hardening — all included in your plan. We also investigate the root cause and implement additional measures to prevent reinfection.

Spend 5 Minutes to Save Thousands

Protecting your website doesn't require technical expertise — just 5 minutes and the right tools. Start with our free security scan and plugins, or explore comprehensive protection packages for complete peace of mind.

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