Description
CartShark is a SaaS security monitoring platform for eCommerce websites. This plugin helps users connect their site to the CartShark platform, where monitoring and threat detection occurs.
CartShark protects your eCommerce store from web skimming (Magecart) attacks. These attacks inject malicious JavaScript into your website to steal credit card data at checkout. CartShark prevents this by monitoring scripts in real-time and alerting you to suspicious behavior.
Key Features:
– 🛡️ Detect Magecart and web skimming threats
– 🔍 Monitor third-party JavaScript on your store
– 📊 View security stats in a simple dashboard
– 🔔 Receive alerts via email, Slack, WhatsApp, voice, and more
– ✅ Supports PCI DSS v4 compliance
– 🔌 Works seamlessly with WooCommerce
CartShark is designed to be plug-and-play—simply install, activate, and follow the onboarding process to get started.
Terms of Use
By using this plugin, you agree to the CartShark Terms of Use: https://cartshark.io/terms
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/cartsharkor install it via the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu.
- Go to the CartShark admin menu and:
- Sign up or log in to your CartShark account
- Once your account is connected, setup happens automatically
- You’re protected! View your dashboard for threat data and logs.
FAQ
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Is this a paid service?
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Yes, CartShark is a paid SaaS platform. A free trial is available. This plugin is used to connect your site to the CartShark service, where monitoring and analysis are performed.
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Is there a free trial?
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Yes. Every account starts with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, you can choose a subscription plan.
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What happens after the trial?
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Monitoring continues on CartShark for paid users. If you do not upgrade, monitoring will pause, but this plugin will remain installed with no locked functionality.
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Does CartShark slow down my site?
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No. CartShark’s tracking code is lightweight and does not impact performance.
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Is it PCI compliant?
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Yes. CartShark helps merchants align with PCI DSS v4 by detecting unauthorized JavaScript that could skim customer data.
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What data is collected?
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CartShark only monitors scripts and third-party services loading on your store to detect suspicious activity.
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How do alerts work?
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You can configure alerts to be sent via multiple channels: Email, Slack, WhatsApp, Voice Call, and PagerDuty.
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Contributors & Developers
“CartShark Security” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.15
- Fixed an issue with tracker embedding
1.0.14
- Updated Charts.js to version 4.5.0
- Minor security fixes
1.0.13
- Improved onboarding flow for new users
- Fixed compatibility with WordPress 6.5
- Minor UI fixes in the admin dashboard
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Tracker integration
- WooCommerce support
- Dashboard interface