How to Scan Your Website for Malware With Imunify360 Print

Imunify360 protects your website by blocking attacks and scanning your files for malware. You can see what it has found and run a scan yourself in cPanel.

Opening Imunify360

1. Log in to cPanel (see How to Log In to cPanel)
2. In the Security section, click Imunify360

Checking for Malware

The Malware Scanner tab shows any files Imunify360 has found that look harmful, and what it did with them:

• Cleaned: the harmful code was removed and the file is safe
• Infected: the file still contains malware and needs attention
• Quarantined or Deleted: the file was moved out of the way

To run a new scan, click Scan (or Start scanning) and wait for it to finish.

If Malware Is Found

1. Click Clean up all if it's offered, to let Imunify360 remove the malware automatically
2. Change your cPanel, FTP and WordPress admin passwords
3. Update WordPress, plugins and themes (see How to Keep WordPress Updated and Secure)
4. Delete any plugins or themes you don't use
5. Scan again to check it's clean

Proactive Defense

Imunify360 also blocks suspicious scripts and known attacks before they can do damage. If a genuine part of your website stops working and you suspect Imunify360 blocked it, contact us and we'll check.