An attacker may use various techniques to put malicious code into your device, and one of them is through website. When you open a malware website the malicious code get installed automatically without users knowledge. So here I will tell you some great online tools that help you to scan any website for malware and other security flaws. And also read till the end for some tips and how to deal with such threats.
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Free tools to scan malware in any website.
1. SUCURI
SUCURI is a security solution providers and offers online malware scanning tool for website in any platform including blogger, wordpress, Joomla, Magento, etc. Here the the best thing is they let you know the complete report of the scanned website including malicious code.
2. VirusTotal
Some of my regular readers are well-known to VirusTotal as I have discussed may times. VirusTotal is a free open source online tool that helps to analyze the given URL for suspicious code and malware. This is one of my favourite tool because it is all in one platform to scan any files or application along with website.
3. Astra Security
Astra Security offers both a free & a paid malware scanner. The free malware scanner scans your site’s publicly available source code and flags malicious links, malware, blacklistings, etc. However, paid version is recommended over free version for precise result but if you don't want to spend money, go for other options.
4. Quttera
Quttera is a free malware scanning tool that scan malware in any site and provides you an excellent report with the following details.
• Malicious files
• Suspicious files
• Potentially Suspicious files
• Clean files
• External links detected
• Iframes scanned
• Blacklisted status
• List of blacklisted iframes/external links
How can you protect yourself from malware effected website?
1. Avoid untrusted site
Sites which looks fake or non trustworthy, avoid visiting there. Always use site that looks genuine and trustworthy. Don't click on popup ads that are showing your mobile is virus effected go there to clean your device.
2. Avoid embedded links
Avoid clicking on links that are redirect you to unknown website or anywhere that telling you to install apps from third party. Even avoid links embedded in email that looks spammy.
3. Avoid installing apps from unknown website
The easiest way to steal someone's information through apps. If you don't have any technical knowledge, don't install any app from any unknown website. Always use Google pay store. If you are a tech enthusiast and wanted to know more about how to use mod apps safety. Then we have a post for you.
4. Always check spelling and https in search bar
Always check spelling of any trusted website that you are visiting or providing your details. Some time scammers copy a popular website to trap user. Don't share any confidential information with any website without having https. Even with trusted website. Hackers can easily access your information from site without https encryption layer.
I think all these will help you to safeguard yourself and your family from internet mafia. If you have any query or doubt do comment below or reach out to me through contact us. We will reply you shortly.