How to Scan BlogSpot, Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla Site for Malware Script
How to Scan BlogSpot, Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla Site for Malware Script
Site health is an important factor for blogger. Because if
your site is not with good health then you may receive less visitor or traffic.
There are different issue about site health such as Loading speed, less
JavaScript, Malware free site. When your
site load fast, You have used few JavaScript and your site is completely free
from any kinds or virus specially Malware then we can say your site is healthy.
Recently AdSense scorecard features has introduced and you would find a option
about your blog site health therefore you would able to aware about your blog
site's health status.
Malware is very bad for any site because it will affect your
site as well as your visitors site. Suppose you have created a widget script
which has included malware and when your blog visitors use add this script on
their site then their site also affect by Malware. Due to malware Google block
your site as soon as possible and also search engine will block your site. As a
result visitors won't be able to enter into your blog site. So it is necessary
to keep clean your blog from Malware.
In 2011 on my previous blog was affected by Malware when I
just added a script from my Affiliate and second time my blog was affected by
malware when I have added a Random post script. So you must be careful about
using script. So go for trust able site to use widget. In this article I will
share with you that how you can scan your blog for Malware Script. Just follow
the below steps..
Sucuri
Securi is number one in blogger security scanning. I have used
this scanner for the first time. And this is very easy to use as well as it
will not only give you the Malwar affect warning but also it will give you
exactly which file has infected by Malware. After scanning your a site Sucuri generally
block IP of suspicious users. And it will provide full information in details. Currently
this service is using by many popular site like BBC, CNN, PC World.
Sucuri support WordPress, BlogSpot, Dropal, Joomla and many
Platform
- Site Address: http://sucuri.net/
VirusTotal Scanner
VirusTotal Scanner is reliable because this is Goggle's approval
site. It provides completely free service that analyzes suspicious files and
URLs and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all
kinds of malware. Currently this is leading Malware scanner service. And as
Google subsidiary service it makes more reliable.
- Site Address: https://www.virustotal.com/en/
Web Inspector
Web inspector is another free Malware scanner tool and this service
is providing by Comodo. It will not only scan site for Malware but also it
provide several free service Blacklist Checking, Phishing, Malicious Activity,
Malware Downloads and Suspicious Activity. However you wouldn't get details information
like Sucuri or VirusTotal scanner. I have used this for one month but it has
blocked some good site with malware affected site. As a result finally I have
stop using it. But those who want higher security then you can use it.
- Site Address: http://siteinspector.comodo.com/
Finally, If you find any malware script then as soon as
possible remove the code and save the template. It is often required to keep
your blog backup daily in a folder by date wise. So if your site has affected
then easily you can restore from backup file. If you have any more idea then
please share with us by leaving a comment below.
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