ContactForm7 – File upload: Scan uploaded files for malicious code

Hi,
we have experienced a malware attack on our site – probably through a file with php.jpg double ending that was uploaded via the online form. We are now deciding on whether we keep the upload function (then we need to secure the file upload), or if we have to deactivate it (that would reduce user friendliness a lot).

We have researched quite a lot and tried to block files containing php in the file name (see https://www.acunetix.com/websitesecurity/upload-forms-threat/). But the files are still sent via the form.

For file scans WP Upload Scanner might work OK, but it’s outdated.

Since we certainly are not the only ones experiencing this kind of attack, we were wondering if there is any known plugin that scans files for malicious code upon upload. Or if you can recommend other way to scan files on upload.

Thanks a lot, Torsten

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