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The internet offers everyone seamless access to information. But unfortunately, it can also release sensitive and personal details.<\/p>\n

Hackers are constantly trying to break into websites or create their own to scam users. They do this to spread malware threats and steal personal and financial information.<\/p>\n

With this, protecting your website<\/a> should be your number one priority.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, various tools are available to ensure your website is free from malware<\/a> and customer information is safe. So, what are the best website checker safety tools around?<\/p>\n

Why Assess Your Website\u2019s Security Strength<\/h2>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

Before we get into the list, let\u2019s focus on why it\u2019s so important for both owners and users to assess their website\u2019s security strength.<\/p>\n

With the pandemic forcing us to go online, it also brought cybercriminals greater opportunities to hack websites.<\/p>\n

Just think of how our spending habits have changed over the last five to ten years. Online purchases were already soaring in popularity, and this has only accelerated thanks to the effects of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

How many websites now hold users’ personal information? How many emails<\/a> and links do users open when browsing online?<\/p>\n

The opportunity to access personal information and scam online visitors has skyrocketed in recent years. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to use website checker safety tools that match the threat we face.<\/p>\n

Top 5 Security Tools<\/h2>\n

Sucuri SiteCheck<\/h3>\n

\"Sucuri<\/p>\n

Sucuri is one of the most popular online safety tools available. It offers a range of security features allowing website owners to scan for malware, viruses, blacklists (consulting Google Safe Browsing, McAfee Webadvisor, PhishTank, and others), and out of date software.<\/p>\n

The tool returns a simple results page containing the scan outcomes and potential website safety<\/a> improvements.<\/p>\n

Sucuri\u2019s website safety tool has found use in large companies, including GoDaddy, WP Engine, and Yoast. In addition, Sucuri offers a WordPress Plugin with specific functions such as file integrity monitoring and security activity auditing.<\/p>\n

Both Sucuri SiteCheck and its WordPress plugin are free to users with an additional paid service offering more proactive website safety checking.<\/p>\n

WPScan<\/h3>\n

\"WPScan\"<\/p>\n

WPScan is a great web security tool for WordPress powered websites. It comes with a range of features, including a vast database of known vulnerabilities and irregularities for WordPress\u2019s core, themes, and plugins.<\/p>\n

WPSan\u2019s code can be found on GitHub and is free to install on your server. For users unfamiliar with this process, cloud services (WPScan.io) can run scans and offer free WordPress plugins.<\/p>\n

While WPScan is fantastic for checking WordPress safety issues, it\u2019s best for users to combine it with other website safety checker tools that target general website vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

Virus Total<\/h3>\n

\"Virus<\/p>\n

Virus Total is one of the most comprehensive URL scanners to check website safety. It consults over fifty blacklists informing users if a site is considered unsafe by the top services out there.<\/p>\n

Read: 10 Steps to Enhance Your Website Security<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

As well as potential blacklist status, Virus Total presents detailed security report including information about malicious files and external links within the website. Additionally, it uses smart anti-malware software to identify any potential virus, worm, or trojan threats.<\/p>\n

However, the tool\u2019s downside is the amount of information returned. It can take some experience to filter through the results and find the most pertinent information.<\/p>\n

Mozilla Observatory<\/h3>\n

\"Mozilla<\/p>\n

From the company behind the Firefox browser, Mozilla Observatory is another free tool that checks website safety. It combines inbuilt testing with third-party platforms such as SSL Labs. Mozilla Observatory provides results broken down into four sections:<\/p>\n