Description
AbyssGuard is an invisible security layer for WordPress that protects your site from vulnerabilities, zero-day attacks, harvesters, spam, and hacking attempts – without breaking plugins or generating false positives.
External services
In order to make the necessary security checks, on each request this plugin connects to the AbyssGuard API, which is external to WordPress and to your site, sending a small amount of headers to be checked. The service is provided by AbyssGuard.
Important: Please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:
Terms of Service: https://www.abyssguard.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.abyssguard.com/privacy
Data being sent
The following data is transmitted to the AbyssGuard API on each request:
1. Your API key (for authentication)
2. Visitor’s IP address
3. The visited URI (page URL)
4. The visited host (domain name, for identification and settings)
5. The visitor’s referrer (where they came from)
6. Request method (GET, POST, etc.)
7. Visitor’s User-Agent (browser information)
8. Visitor’s Accept header (content types accepted)
9. Visitor’s browser language
10. Plugin identifier (indicates request is from WordPress plugin and its version)
Data NOT being sent
The following data is never transmitted:
1. Cookies
2. Headers not listed in the “Data being sent” section
3. Request body/POST data
4. Form data
5. User credentials (session, browser storage)
All communication is encrypted via HTTPS. The data is used solely for security verification purposes and relevant security logs. Only you (the account owner) can access your security logs through you AbyssGuard dashboard.
Features
- Anti Hacking
- Anti Spam
- Anti Harvesting
- Protection from plugins vulnerabilities
- Zero-Day Attack Protection
- Blocking automated bots
- Blocking vulnerability scanners
Installation
Create a free account at AbyssGuard.com to get an API key and configure your hosts. Enter the API key in your WordPress plugin page of AbyssGuard. The plugin will then start protecting your site.
FAQ
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Why do I need AbyssGuard?
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WordPress is a prime target for hackers. AbyssGuard provides a layer of security to protect your site from various threats, primarily targeting plugin vulnerabilities, harvesters and spammers.
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How does it work?
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AbyssGuard works by filtering incoming traffic through our network. Malicious requests are blocked before they reach your WordPress site, ensuring that only legitimate traffic gets through.
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Is it SEO friendly?
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Yes, absolutely! AbyssGuard is blazingly fast and absolutely invisible.
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Where can I see my logs?
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You can view your logs at AbyssGuard.com after logging into your account.
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Can I try it for free?
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Yes, there is a free trial available upon signing up at AbyssGuard.com.
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Is there a free tier?
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Yes! AbyssGuard has free tier for personal sites.
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How much does it cost?
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It’s a subscription based service with different plans. Please check www.abyssguard.com for more details.
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Contributors & Developers
“AbyssGuard” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
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