How to check a Website for a Virus
Reference - Internet and PC Secirity
The following are several ways to scan a websites for potential viruses and other threats which can harm your computer.
OPTION 1 - Want to scan a Website before your visit it? It could spare your computer a lot of trouble. ASG doesn't suggest scanning every website you come in contact with, but we do suggest you scan websites that you might be scared of.
For instance, if you get an email and you really want to read it but don't want to risk damage to your computer. Just copy and paste the URL into the Webpage Scanner from AVG. It will scan the webpage for bad links and report it to you without every having to visit the website.
This type of protection is really monumental. Giving you a big chance to protect your computer more than ever before. AVG now offers 2 types of protection. You can scan a single link using the AVG Link Scanner Website or you can install the AVG Link Scanner Program to your computer and automatically scan every link on the websites you visit. Making it Automated State of the Art Security. Its Free
go to AVG Link Scanner Website - scan a single website link
go to AVG Link Scanner Program Download
to your computer - its Free
OPTION 2 & 3 - Want to scan the Website 2 more times? Web Link Scanners check the entire webpage that you are about to visit. Checking every URL and looking for bad things. Virustotal's Link Scanner will see if it has been reported by Google, Firefox, Opera, PartoLogic, G-Data and Phishtank. These companies also make reports of Virus, Phishing and other criminal activity. Comodo's Link Scanner has similar tactics and of course works slightly differently. A Tripple Check that is Recommended by ASG if your really worried.
#2 go to VirusTotals Web Link Scanner
#3 go to Comodo Web Link Scanner
- (Comodo Site Inspector)
OPTION 4 - Want to scan a file that you downloaded before your Run it? We have two different sites for you. It could any type of file at all, html, pdf and even an exe file. Just upload it to test it. If you want to scan a file and feel safe with that file. You should scan the file with Virus Total and Virus Jotti. Both are two different websites that use dozens of Antivirus to scan a single file you upload. You can even upload the file using SSL to hide the data from prying eyes.
go to www.virustotal.com
go to www.jotti.com
Source: antihacksecurity.com
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