Q: How it even makes work to clean the hacked website?
We've been evaluating this plugin and appreciate its functionality, though we've encountered some limitations in our specific use case.
We're currently managing a website that experiences frequent Japanese SEO spam attacks, and unfortunately, the plugin hasn't been fully effective against these particular intrusions. We understand these attacks can be quite sophisticated and challenging to address.
Could you please provide guidance on how WP Security Ninja might be optimized or configured to better handle Japanese SEO attacks? We've noticed that when we utilize Imunify360 for scanning, it successfully identifies and removes these threats completely, which suggests there may be specific detection methods or settings we should consider.
We'd greatly value your expertise on:
Recommended configuration settings for Asian spam/SEO attacks
Lars_Koudal
Sep 22, 2025A: Hi Mkel_fedaw,
Thank you for testing WP Security Ninja and for bringing up the issue of Japanese SEO spam attacks. These attacks are indeed very sophisticated and difficult to deal with because they often involve hidden backdoors, file injections, and cloaked redirects.
Here are some steps you can take with Security Ninja to better protect against them:
1. Use the Core Scanner module regularly. This will alert you to any unexpected changes in your core WordPress files, which is a common way attackers hide malicious code. Set it up on a schedule and review any flagged changes quickly.
2. Enable the Firewall module. While it cannot stop every sophisticated spam attack, it helps limit malicious requests and makes it harder for automated bots to reach your site.
3. Use the Malware Scanner frequently. This can detect many known injection patterns, especially keyword or backdoor patterns that are common in SEO spam. Running it regularly means shorter windows of exposure if something slips through.
4. Strengthen login protection. Many spam campaigns start with compromised credentials. Enabling brute-force protection, limiting failed logins, and using strong passwords with two-factor authentication reduce this risk.
It is important to note that Imunify360 works on the server level and will always have some advantages in deep file cleanup. WP Security Ninja focuses on the WordPress side – monitoring your installation, files, and security settings. The strongest setup is usually a combination of server-level scanning plus WordPress-level protection.