Malware Detection Service
Automated Website Malware Scanner
Websites, just like yours, are attacked an average of 94 times per day. These attacks can lead to downtime, blacklisting, and potential data and financial loss. SiteLock’s website malware checker runs continuously in the background and notifies you the moment a threat is detected. Once an issue is found, the tool works to remove malware, malicious code, and any other possible security threats from your site. Start protecting your website today with our automated scanning tool.
Our Scanning Capabilities
Once a site has been hacked, it doesn’t take long for users and search engines to notice, and for your performance to start suffering. That’s why it’s essential to have an automated website monitoring solution that detects threats and vulnerabilities in real time and can respond immediately. SiteLock’s scanning service goes beyond malware detection to identify a wide range of website security vulnerabilities.
Malware Scan
Our malware scanner analyzes website content, flagging suspicious and malicious files and notifying you immediately of any issues to correct.
Spam Scan
The spam scan ensures your website isn’t listed in a spam database, so your customer emails aren’t blocked or routed to spam folders.
SQL Injection Scan
Our scanning tool tests your website using SQL injection methods to identify potential vulnerabilities. Detecting and fixing these security issues prevents data breaches and protects sensitive information.
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Scan
This scan identifies and blocks client-side code injection attacks. XSS is a common vulnerability that hackers can use to steal visitor data or trick visitors into providing data to third parties.
Application Scan
The application scan examines the server’s core applications, including operating system, database, and language versions such as PHP and MySQL, to detect any malicious software or suspicious activity.
SSL Scan
The SSL scan checks your website for a valid SSL certificate so data remains encrypted during transmission. Verifying SSL is a crucial layer in website protection and also builds user trust.
Why Use SiteLock?
Our tool is trusted by over 12 million website owners. SiteLock continuously monitors your site’s health to help ensure it stays protected 24/7.
Easy-to-use
Eliminate lengthy setup and onboarding time. Using your FTP/SFTP credentials, you can start using our security scanner in just a few clicks.
Stay in the know
Always stay informed about the security of your site with automated alert emails, our Risk Score, and live results from your dashboard.
Increase visitor trust
Build customer confidence with a SiteLock Trust Seal. Our malware scanning solution includes a security badge that lets your visitors know your site is secure and malware-free.
Peace of Mind
Protect your website with automated cybersecurity technology and never worry about a compromise damaging your site, reputation, or bottom line.
Compatible with all types of content management systems
We prevent millions of hacks per day
on these platforms and more
FAQs
What are the signs of website malware?
The most obvious signs of malware infection include website defacements and unauthorized login modifications. Additionally, you may notice that key files are suddenly modified or mysteriously go missing. Other signs of trouble include frozen webpages and significant drops in general website traffic. As these issues progress, you may also experience action from hosting companies (including notifications or even suspension), as well as blacklisting from search engines.
What happens when a website gets malware?
Malware attacks occur as hackers discover vulnerabilities that can be exploited to install malicious content. As these installations take hold, users suddenly find themselves completing actions they didn't intend. Performance degradation quickly follows, including a sudden influx of spam and malicious redirects. Other forms of malware may infect users as they click on ads or even in response to simply visiting your website. Over time, the infection spreads and causes significant damage not only to your website but also to your brand reputation.
What is the biggest malware threat?
Ransomware is one of the greatest cyber threats, as it not only places sensitive and personal data at risk but also creates serious security issues by threatening to block access or even publish this information if the attacked organization fails to pay a significant ransom. Many ransomware attacks target entire networks, rather than relying on individual devices. Further threats, such as artificial intelligence attacks, are alarming because they can exploit networks to a previously unheard-of degree. Other worrisome threats include cryptojacking and Internet of Things (IoT) attacks.
What is the hardest malware to detect?
Many types of malware can be difficult to discern with the untrained eye, but some take consistent, high-level scanning to detect. Spyware has long held a reputation for its stealthy nature, but rootkits may be even more insidious. Hiding deep within infected systems, these provide administrator access to malicious parties, who can then initiate damaging commands.
When do I need to scan my website for malware?
Daily scans are the gold standard for malware prevention. These should be automated to streamline the process and ensure regular insights into possible vulnerabilities that could lead to future attacks. Automatic notifications ensure that you're aware of hazards as soon as they're found. With a security solution like this in place, you can respond quickly and minimize damage.
How can I scan a website for malware for free?
While a website security plan that includes both malware detection and malware removal, like SiteLock’s, provides the greatest peace of mind, external scans can be obtained free of charge. SiteLock offers a cost-free option that is easy to use: simply type your website's domain name, and we will do the rest. This simple scan can reveal known malware, as well as malicious code. Our basic check also reveals whether your website is up to date.
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SiteLock quickly removes threats, restores functionality, and helps prevent future attacks, all backed by continuous monitoring and support.
