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    Malware & Threat Detection

    Scan your sites for malware, phishing indicators, and blocklist status.

    Updated 2026-03-16
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    Malware & Threat Detection#

    LemWatch checks your site against multiple threat intelligence databases to detect malware, phishing attempts, and blocklist presence.

    What Gets Scanned#

  1. Malware signatures — Known malicious code patterns in page source
  2. Phishing indicators — Fake login forms, credential harvesting scripts
  3. Blocklist status — Whether your domain appears on Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, or other blocklists
  4. Suspicious scripts — Cryptocurrency miners, data exfiltration, or obfuscated code
  5. Iframe injections — Hidden iframes loading malicious content

    6. Severity Levels#

    LevelDescriptionAction
    🔴 CriticalActive malware detected or domain blocklistedImmediate remediation required
    🟠 WarningSuspicious scripts or potential phishing elementsInvestigate and verify
    🟢 CleanNo threats detectedNo action needed

    When Scans Run#

    Malware scans run as part of your regular site checks. The frequency depends on your plan:

  6. Free — Every 24 hours
  7. Pro — Every 6 hours
  8. Agency — Every hour
  9. Enterprise — Every 15 minutes

    10. What to Do If Malware Is Found#

  10. Don't panic — but act quickly
  11. Check the details — LemWatch shows exactly what was flagged and where
  12. Clean the infection — Remove malicious code, update plugins/themes, change passwords
  13. Re-scan — Run a manual check from LemWatch to verify the fix
  14. Request review — If blocklisted, submit a review request to Google
  15. Investigate root cause — Check for compromised credentials, vulnerable plugins, or outdated software
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