Vulnerability: Virus Scanning (Drive-by Download)
Protection of your website is of utmost importance in securing it against any malicious threats that may harm its integrity and security. We offer a full-round scanning service that will help detect and remove all the malware, viruses, and other dangerous content within your hosting account. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use our virus scanning tool properly to ensure you have a safe and secure website.
What is it?
If your site has been compromised by hackers, they may be using your website to distribute virus-infected software to your visitors without your knowledge. Your visitors may be getting the software installed on their computers when they visit your site without knowing that is happening.
What is the impact?
Your visitors will have their computers infected with viruses after visiting your site. Of course, this causes frustration, anger, and distrust in your visitors.
How does SiteLock protect me?
SiteLock: Security for Small Businesses scanner reviews all files and applications on your website against industry and proprietary databases of virus software. If we identify a virus on your site, we notify you immediately and can help you remove it.
What can I do about it?
Use a website scanning service that includes virus scanning, such as SiteLock: Security for Small Businesses.
As a Bluehost customer, receive up to 80% off the retail price of SiteLock's products.
Summary
Our virus scanning service is very necessary for keeping your website safe from the different kinds of malicious attacks. By using these above steps, one can rapidly scan out and delete all unwanted harmful contents from one's site, which ensures the safety and performance of one's site.
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
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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.