AiutoComputerHelp Persistence Audit is a read-only security auditing plugin focused on mechanisms that can maintain, restore or recreate persistent code in a WordPress installation.
The plugin examines multiple persistence-relevant layers and correlates related artifacts instead of treating an isolated indicator as proof of compromise.
Current audit areas include:
- bootstrap configuration and selected drop-ins;
- MU-plugins;
- database options and transients;
- WordPress Cron;
- the root .htaccess file;
- administrator account metadata;
- registered REST route metadata;
- targeted filesystem anomalies inside the current WordPress installation;
- cross-layer correlation of meaningful artifacts and identifiers.
Findings use four levels: Pass, Info, Review and Warning. A Review or Warning means that the observed evidence deserves investigation; it does not by itself prove malware or compromise.
The filesystem scan offers Standard, Deep and Deep+ traversal modes. Candidate budget limits content inspection only. Deep+ performs much broader directory traversal and can take one minute or more on large installations or shared hosting.
- Upload the plugin ZIP from Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, or install it from the WordPress Plugin Directory when available.
- Activate AiutoComputerHelp Persistence Audit.
- Open the plugin audit screen in the WordPress administration area.
- Select the filesystem traversal depth and candidate budget.
- Run the audit and review findings in context.
For routine checks, Standard traversal is recommended. Deep and Deep+ are intended for broader incident review and may take considerably longer.