Jetpack Protect vs reCAPTCHA V3 for Jetpack

Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed! TOTAL SITE SECURITY FROM WORDPRESS EXPERTS Jetpack Protect is a free and essential WordPress security plugin that scans your site and warns you about vulnerabilities, keeping your site one step ahead of security threats. It’s easy to use; setup requires just a few clicks! By upgrading Protect, you also unlock malware scanning with one-click fixes for most issues and instant notifications when threats are detected. Our automated Web Application Firewall (WAF) also protects your site from bad actors around the clock. Jetpack Protect is created by WordPress experts; our parent company Automattic is behind Jetpack, WordPress.com, WooCommerce, WPScan, and much more. There is no better company to understand the security needs of WordPress sites. WHAT DOES JETPACK PROTECT (FREE) CHECK FOR? Jetpack Protect scans your site on a daily basis and warns you about: – The version of WordPress installed, and any associated vulnerabilities – What plugins are installed, and any related vulnerabilities – What themes are installed, and any associated vulnerabilities What are vulnerabilities? Why do I need to scan my site regularly? Site vulnerabilities are flaws in a website’s code that weaken the site’s overall security. These can be introduced to a site in various ways, in most cases unintentionally. Some of the ways vulnerabilities can be introduced to a site are: – Poorly written site code – Plugin and theme bugs – WordPress version bugs – System misconfigurations If a bad actor detects a vulnerability on your site, they can exploit it to access sensitive information, update your site, and more to damage your business or brand. That’s why it’s essential to use a reputable and reliable vulnerability & malware site scanner like Jetpack Protect to safeguard your site. Can I use Jetpack Scan to fix a site that is already infected? Jetpack Protect (Scan) detects and prevents attacks, but is not designed to fully clean up sites infected before it was active. If your site has malware, take immediate action to clean it up and remove the malicious code. To clean up your site, we suggest using a malware removal tool, or if possible restore from a backup taken before the infection. We recommend using Jetpack VaultPress Backup in conjunction with Jetpack Scan to secure your website. Learn more about cleaning your site BRUTE FORCE ATTACK PROTECTION Jetpack Protect blocks unwanted login attempts from malicious botnets and distributed attacks. Is my site under attack? Brute force attacks are the most common form of hacking — and hackers don’t discriminate. As the most commonly used Content Management System on the web, WordPress sites make an attractive target for hackers looking to exploit code vulnerabilities unique to WordPress. Using large networks of computers known as botnets, hackers can try to gain access to your site by using thousands of different combinations of usernames and passwords until they find the right one. Recently, attackers have found a way to “amplify” these attacks against the WordPress XML-RPC file – making it easier for attackers to try and break into your site. WordPress brute force attacks can: – Slow down your site (or cause it to stop responding) because of repeated server requests. – Allow unauthorized access to your site for hackers to modify your code or insert spammy links. – Put your site content and data at risk. That’s where Jetpack Protect comes in. Our state-of-the-art security tools automatically block these attacks, protecting your WordPress site from unauthorized access. On average, Jetpack blocks 5,193 WordPress brute force attacks over a site’s lifetime. It allows you to protect yourself against both traditional brute force attacks and distributed brute force attacks that use many servers against your site. UPGRADE PROTECT TO REMOVE MALWARE IN ONE CLICK AND BE PROTECTED BY OUR WAF By upgrading Protect, you unlock total site security from WordPress experts: – Automated daily malware scanning in addition to vulnerability checks – One-click fixes for most issues – Web Application Firewall (WAF) with automatic rule updates – Instant email notifications when threats are detected – Priority support from WordPress experts What is malware? Why do I need to protect against it? Malware is malicious code or software that has been created by bad actors to disrupt, damage, or gain access to your site. There are many ways that malware can get onto your WordPress site. The most common method is through attackers using vulnerable plugins or themes to install malware. Similar to the vulnerabilities listed above, bad actors can use malware to capture sensitive information, damage your site, and harm your business or brand. Jetpack Protect instantly notifies you of any threats detected, with one-click fixes for most issues. What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? A web application firewall blocks traffic and malicious requests to your site from known bad actors. As threats are detected, new rules are added to Jetpack Protect’s firewall, which provides around-the-clock protection for your WordPress site. OVER 53,500 REGISTERED VULNERABILITIES IN OUR DATABASE WordPress security is something that evolves over time. Jetpack Protect leverages the extensive database of WPScan, an Automattic brand. All vulnerabilities are entered into our database by dedicated WordPress security professionals and updated constantly as new information becomes available. JETPACK PROTECT IS EASY TO SETUP AND USE There’s nothing to configure – the setup process is as easy as: 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. Set up it with one click. After you activate the plugin, Jetpack Protect will run daily automatic malware scans on your WordPress site and update you on vulnerabilities associated with your installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core. WITH 💚 BY JETPACK This is just the start! We are working hard to bring more features and improvements to Jetpack Protect. Let us know your thoughts and ideas! FURTHER READING Jetpack: Security, performance, and growth tools made for WordPress sites by the WordPress experts. You can follow the Jetpack Twitter account to catch up on our latest WordPress security recommendations and updates. WordPress Security: How to Protect Your Site From Hackers Should You Use Jetpack for WordPress Security? Jetpack Acquires WordPress Vulnerability Database WPScan

reCAPTCHA V3 for Jetpack enhances your WordPress site’s security by integrating Google reCAPTCHA v3—an invisible, score-based spam filter—with Jetpack contact forms, comments, and WooCommerce registration. Designed for block-based themes (e.g., Full Site Editing), it uses behavioral scoring to block bots seamlessly. Key features: Invisible Protection: Analyzes user behavior (e.g., mouse movements, session duration) to assign a score (0.0–1.0) for contact forms, comments, and WooCommerce registration. Customizable Threshold: Set a score threshold (default 0.5) to balance spam blocking and user access for all forms. Conditional Loading: Control where reCAPTCHA loads: on all pages, specific page types (e.g., front page, single posts), or specific slugs. Improves performance by skipping unnecessary pages. Debug Mode: Toggle console.log output for debugging purposes; disable for production to reduce browser console clutter. Skip for Logged-in Users (new in 1.17): New checkbox to bypass reCAPTCHA entirely for any logged-in user (admins, customers, members, etc.). Perfect for membership sites where only guests need protection. Automatic Spam Handling: Form submissions with scores below the threshold are reliably blocked and moved to the Jetpack Feedback CPT spam folder in the admin interface. Comments with scores below the threshold are automatically moved to the spam folder without triggering approval emails. New in 1.13 / 1.14: Blocks bot account creation on WooCommerce registration form (including the My Account page). Submission Stats & Logging (improved in 1.19): Tracks total submissions and logs the last 20 submissions (forms, comments, registration) with scores, status, and now the client IP address. Includes a secure “Clear Log” button and cleaner, shorter messages for better readability. Jetpack Integration: Requires Jetpack for contact form and comment protection, fully compatible with block-based forms and Jetpack forums. Email Enhancements: Appends reCAPTCHA scores to form submission emails and comment notification/moderation emails for transparency. Admin Feedback: Displays reCAPTCHA scores to admins on form success pages and logs detailed debug info for failed submissions. Customizable User Notices (new in 1.21): Change the messages shown to users when a reCAPTCHA token is missing or when the score falls below your threshold. Supports {score} and {threshold} placeholders. Perfect for modern WordPress sites, this plugin provides robust spam prevention with insightful analytics, ensuring a seamless user experience while keeping your forms, comments, and registrations spam-free. External Services This plugin uses Google reCAPTCHA v3, a service provided by Google to verify user interactions and prevent spam on contact forms, comments, and WooCommerce registration. Purpose: Google reCAPTCHA v3 analyzes user behavior to assign a score (0.0–1.0) indicating the likelihood of a user being a bot. This score determines whether form submissions, comments, or registrations are blocked (moved to spam). Data Sent: When a user submits a form, comment, or registers, the plugin sends a reCAPTCHA token to Google’s API (https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify). The request includes only the secret key and response token. When Data is Sent: Data is sent to Google’s API on every Jetpack contact form, comment, or WooCommerce registration submission. Service Provider: Google LLC. Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/ Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Users must agree to Google’s terms of service when setting up reCAPTCHA keys. No user consent is required for reCAPTCHA v3, as it operates invisibly without challenges. License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.