SiteLock Lite: Free Scan
What is SiteLock Lite?
SiteLock Lite provides you with a free malware scanner that searches for malware by scanning the sitemap of your website for infections. It's a free and introductory offering for new Bluehost hosting plans. Protect your website and visitors from hacking attempts, spam, viruses, and malware. SiteLock's automated scanning and removal services ensure website security.
To know more about the value of SiteLock, please see SiteLock: Security for Small Businesses.
What Are the Benefits of SiteLock Lite?
Enjoy the perks that SiteLock Lite offers:
- Early Detection - If malware is detected, you'll receive an immediate email alert.
- Avoid Blacklists - With early detection, you can act promptly to remove the malware and keep clear of search engine blacklists.
SiteLock Lite is a free product with great benefits. Still, upgrading to SiteLock Essentials, Prevent, or Prevent Plus will give you additional website security and peace of mind with its additional features.
Features of SiteLock Essentials, Prevent, or Prevent Plus
Note: All of the following features are available with Prevent Plus plans. For specifics on what features each plan includes, please see our article on how to order SiteLock.
- Daily Malware Detection Scan
- File Change Monitoring
- Database Malware Removal
- Targeted Attack Blocking
- Malicious Bot Protection
- Reputation Management (business, phone number, spam, SSL, domain, or postal mail verification)
- SiteLock CDN or Web Application Firewall
- PCI Scanning
- CMS Vulnerability Scanning & Patching
FAQs
Q: Will this cause my site to run slow?
A: SiteLock Lite runs only for 15-20 seconds/day and has no material impact on your website during the scanning period.
Q: Can I cancel the scan?
A: You can cancel the product from your Bluehost account whenever you want.
Q: Is SiteLock a firewall?
A: SiteLock's WAF (Web Application Firewall) shields your website and website applications from cybercriminals and malicious bots. It only allows good visitors and keeps harmful traffic out. Note that this feature is included in SiteLock Prevent or SiteLock Prevent Plus.
Summary
SiteLock Lite provides a free malware scanner that searches for malware by scanning the sitemap of your website for infections. The primary functions of SiteLock Lite are the early detection of malware and the avoidance of blacklists. Upgrading to SiteLock Essentials, Prevent, or Prevent Plus offers additional website security features such as daily malware detection scans, file change monitoring, database malware removal, website application firewalls, and more. SiteLock's WAF shields your website and website applications from cybercriminals and malicious bots.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:
- Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
- Phone Support -
- US: 888-401-4678
- International: +1 801-765-9400
You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.