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Malware Protection
Dealing with malware on your hosting can be a difficult but essential task to ensure the security of your website and protect your users’ data. Malware poses a serious threat and can compromise the integrity of your files, affect the performance of your website and even cause a loss of reputation.
Malware Scanning
SiteLock’s malware scanner checks your website from the “outside-in” daily for malicious or suspicious content and spam activity. If malware is detected during a scan, you’ll be notified via email so that you can remove it from your site. Malware scanning alone does not remove malware, but when used with the SiteLock SMART tool, you can automatically remove malware, making your website security completely hands-free.
To protect your customers and the investment you’ve made in your website, it’s become increasingly important to secure your site.
What is Malware?
application. Different types of malware have different purposes, ranging from stealing data to uploading spam files.
What is the impact?
Malware can cause issues with search engine visibility, data security, or the infected site’s functionality. It can also be used to attack website visitors. Malicious content on your website could result in stolen data, damaged website content, or damaged brand reputation for your business. If your website is blacklisted because of malicious content, it could also be removed from search engine rankings.
How does SiteLock® protect me?
SiteLock malware scanners, such as those found in the Essentials, Prevent, and Prevent Plus Plans, scan all website files and applications, comparing them to the SiteLock proprietary database of over 12 million malicious file types. If malicious content is identified on your website, you’ll be notified via email right away, and the malware can be removed from your site automatically.
What can I do about it?
It is important to take proactive steps to secure your website and prevent malware infections before they begin. This includes updating your website applications and addons, like plugins and themes. Additionally, it is important to use strong passwords. You may also wish to consider a malware scanner that features automatic malicious content removal.
Secure Malware Alert & Removal Tool (SMART)
SiteLock SMART performs a file-based (or inside-out) website scan that will alert you when any file on your website is infected with malware. If detected, SMART will automatically remove malware, preventing it from causing any damage to your website.