How to Scan Your Website for Malware (and Remove It)
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By Steve Kemp / Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 1 min
How to Scan Your Website for Malware (and Remove It)
Website malware can steal data, damage your reputation, and harm SEO rankings. Regular scans help you detect and remove threats before they spread.
1. Signs Your Website Might Be Infected
- Unexpected redirects
- Slow performance
- Google showing a security warning
- Unknown files appearing in your hosting account
2. How to Scan for Malware
- Use your hosting provider’s malware scanner.
- Run tools like
clamscanormaldeton your server. - Check your site with free services like Sucuri SiteCheck.
3. How to Remove Malware
If infected, remove suspicious files, update all plugins/software, and restore from a clean backup.
4. How to Prevent Future Attacks
Keep your software updated, use strong passwords, and enable SSL certificates to protect data in transit.
Next Steps
For extra protection, enable two-factor authentication and review common security mistakes.
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