Exposed Backup Scanner
Probes for downloadable site archives and SQL dumps that expose your source code and data.
What it checks
This scanner probes for publicly accessible backups on your site, such as compressed site archives or downloadable database dumps. It detects when those files have been left on the server within anyone's reach.
Why it matters
A downloadable backup can contain your entire source code and, worse still, a database dump with user data, passwords and configuration secrets. It is one of the most serious leaks because it hands over your whole site and data in one shot.
How to fix it
Remove any backup file or SQL dump from the public folder and store them in a private location out of the website's reach. Configure your backup process so it never writes inside the directory served by the web server.
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