Description: Repairs corrupted tables and checks table integrity. How it works: DB Tools can run REPAIR/CHECK operations to correct issues and restore integrity. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → DB Tools. Run a check/repair on affected tables. Review output for errors. Recommended setting: Repair only when issues are detected; investigate repeated corruption for hosting/storage problems.

Description: Optimizes tables to reclaim space and improve query performance. How it works: DB Tools runs OPTIMIZE TABLE (where supported) and records events for auditing. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → DB Tools. Select table(s) or run optimize action. Confirm completion and check performance. Recommended setting: Run during low-traffic windows; always back up before major DB operations.

Description: Shows per-table row counts and storage usage to identify bloat sources. How it works: AegisShield calculates table sizes and highlights outliers that may indicate logging bloat or spam tables. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → DB Tools. Sort by Size or Rows. Inspect top tables. Recommended setting: Large options/transients tables often indicate plugin issues; clean up carefully.

Database Table Overview

Description: Displays database tables with size, rows, and health info to help maintain performance. How it works: DB Tools queries table statistics and shows which tables are large or fragmented, helping prioritize optimization. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → DB Tools. Review table list for size/row anomalies. Click optimize/repair actions when needed. Recommended setting: Review monthly; investigate sudden growth in unknown tables.

Quick Scan Schedule Frequency

Description: Controls how often incremental quick scans run when enabled. How it works: quick_schedule_frequency determines the cadence (e.g., hourly/daily) for quick scan execution. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan → Incremental / Quick Scan. Set quick scan frequency. Save changes. Recommended setting: Daily is usually enough; use more frequent scans only if your hosting can handle it.

Incremental Quick Scan (Changed Files Only)

Description: Scans only recently changed files to provide a faster, continuous signal (Pro). How it works: Incremental scanning uses file change signals (e.g., mtime/monitor events) to focus on newly modified files since last run. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan → Incremental / Quick Scan. Enable scheduled quick scans. Set frequency and Save Changes. Recommended setting: Enable with a daily quick scan on active sites; combine with weekly full scans.

Description: Maintains a closed/blocked list of known malicious signatures or file identifiers. How it works: closed_list can be used to prioritize or automatically flag known-bad items during scans. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan → Advanced. Review or update closed list (if exposed). Save changes. Recommended setting: Keep defaults; only add items if you have verified malicious samples.

Description: Allowlist specific file hashes to trust known-good files even if patterns look suspicious. How it works: allowlist_hashes lets you pin trusted file versions; future scans treat matching hashes as safe. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan → Allowlist (Pro or advanced). Add the trusted hash for a verified file. Save and rerun scan. Recommended setting: Use sparingly; re-validate hashes after updates.

Description: Suppress known false positives by ignoring specific file paths or patterns. How it works: ignore_list prevents repeated flagging of trusted files while keeping scans focused on unknown threats. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan. Add items to Ignore List. Save and rerun scan to confirm noise reduction. Recommended setting: Only ignore after verifying the file is safe; never ignore core PHP backdoor patterns.

Basic Heuristic Detection

Description: Detects suspicious code patterns commonly used by malware (obfuscation, eval chains, backdoors). How it works: The heuristic engine analyzes file contents and assigns suspicion based on signatures and indicators. How to access / configure: WP Admin → AegisShield → Malware Scan. Run a scan. Review the report for suspect indicators and file paths. Recommended setting: Treat PHP files in uploads as high risk; verify against known-good sources.

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