=== Vigil Security Scanner === Contributors: wpvigil Donate link: https://wpvigil.com Tags: security, vulnerabilities, scanner, scan, ai Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 7.0 Stable tag: 0.9.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html AI-powered WordPress plugin that scans for vulnerabilities and outdated components in plugins, core, and PHP. Stay secure with proactive alerts. == Description == Vigil Security Scanner is the proactive way to secure your WordPress site. This AI-powered security plugin continuously monitors your website for known vulnerabilities and outdated components in plugins, themes, WordPress core, and PHP versions, providing you with intelligent insights and actionable recommendations. Don't wait for an attack – identify security gaps and outdated components before hackers do. Key Features: Zero performance impact - runs silently in background using WordPress cron AI-powered risk assessment - smart prioritization with actionable recommendations Comprehensive monitoring of vulnerabilities and outdated components across plugins, themes, core, and PHP Automated daily scanning at user-defined times Track security improvements with detailed reporting and scan history Visual dashboard for quick threat assessments Enterprise licensing for automated scanning, email alerts, and advanced features We run resource intensive scan operations on our servers leaving your web server resource available to serve your website visitors. Trusted by developers, agencies, and site owners who demand proactive WordPress security with AI-powered insights. Stay steps ahead of hackers. Install Vigil Security Scanner and secure smarter. == Installation == Quick 2-minute setup: 1. Upload the plugin folder vigil-security-scanner to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory. 2. Activate the plugin via the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. 3. Navigate to Vigil in your admin menu. 4. Click "Scan Now" to discover any existing vulnerabilities. 5. For premium license, visit https://wpvigil.com and purchase a license 6. Receive a license key in email and acticate it from the plugin. Pro tip: Run your first scan immediately after installation to get a baseline security assessment. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin slow down my site? = No! Vigil Security Scanner runs efficiently on our servers with zero performance impact on your site. = What kind of vulnerabilities does it detect? = Vigil Security Scanner identifies known vulnerabilities and outdated components in plugins, themes, PHP, and WordPress core — leveraging threat intelligence from trusted APIs. This dual approach catches both current security risks and components that may become vulnerable. = Why does monitoring outdated components matter? = Outdated components are prime targets for hackers. Even without known vulnerabilities, outdated software often becomes vulnerable as new exploits are discovered. Vigil helps you stay current before security issues emerge. = How often are scans performed? = Free users can perform one on-demand scan daily. Licensed users can also schedule automated scans at preferred times. = Will this conflict with my existing security plugin? = Vigil Security Scanner is designed to complement existing security plugins. It focuses on vulnerability detection while other plugins handle firewalls, malware scanning, etc. = What happens if I get false positives? = Our AI-powered analysis minimizes false positives by cross-referencing multiple vulnerability databases and considering context. = How quickly are new vulnerabilities detected? = Vigil Security Scanner updates its vulnerability database daily, ensuring you're protected against the latest discovered threats. = Do I need a license to use this plugin? = No. The license is optional and unlocks premium features like automated scanning, email alerts, and report downloads. = Is the plugin compatible with multisite? = Currently, multisite is not supported. == Screenshots == 1. Dashboard overview of recent scans 2. Recent Scan Report list 3. Scan Summary Report 4. Scan Vulnerability Report == Changelog == = 0.9.0 = Beta Release - Join our testing community! Vulnerability & Outdated Component Detection - Comprehensive security monitoring AI-Powered Risk Assessment - Smart prioritization of threats Daily Automated Scanning - Set and forget security monitoring Professional Reporting - Generate compliance-ready security reports Enterprise Licensing - Unlock advanced features and priority support == Upgrade Notice == = 0.9.0 = Beta release – Join our testing community and get comprehensive monitoring of vulnerabilities and outdated components, plus AI-powered security insights. == External Service == This plugin connects to VIGIL API located at wpvigil.com and other related (sub)domain(s) to perform the security scan and generate reports. This is required to perform the task of confirming the outdated components of the site and to find out security vulnerabilities of the installed components being used on the site. For each scan, it sends, installed components, versions, settings, configurations, preferences, and other data of the site. Along with this, email IDs saved in the settings are sent to allow us to determine and send notifications and/or alerts and/or reports to the respective users of the site including site health reports, critical notifications, scan results, among other services, based on their preferences and schedules. This API is operated by M/s Nandan Global, the developer of Vigil Security Scanner Plugin: "[terms of use](https://www.wpvigil.com/terms-of-service)", "[privacy policy](https://www.wpvigil.com/privacy-policy)" For support or feedback, visit https://www.wpvigil.com/