How to Scan Your Website for Security Vulnerabilities

Proactive scanning is one of the best ways to stay ahead of attackers. Vulnerability scans look for outdated software, known security holes, misconfigured permissions, and injected malicious code before they cause serious problems.

Tools Available in cPanel

• Virus Scanner: Go to cPanel › Security › Virus Scanner to scan your home directory, public web space, or mail directories for known malware signatures.

WordPress Security Plugins

If you run WordPress, these plugins provide excellent scanning capabilities:

• Wordfence Security: Scans core files, themes, and plugins for malware and compares them against the official WordPress repository.
• Sucuri Security: Monitors file integrity, scans for malware, and checks if your site is blacklisted by Google or other services.
• WPScan: A dedicated WordPress vulnerability scanner that checks for known issues in your installed plugins and themes.

Online Scanners

For a quick external check, free online tools can scan your public-facing site:

• Sucuri SiteCheck - scans for malware, blacklist status, and known vulnerabilities.
• Pentest-Tools Website Vulnerability Scanner - checks for common web vulnerabilities.
• SSL Labs SSL Test - checks your SSL/TLS configuration for weaknesses.

How Often Should You Scan?

For active websites, scanning at least once a week is a good practice. Set up automatic scanning in your security plugin so you're notified immediately if something is detected. If a scan turns up something you're not sure how to handle, contact our support team.