SiteLock Website security & malware protection for your website

SiteLock™ monitors your website for malware and safeguards your online business’s reputation. SiteLock™, the global leader in website security, protects your website so that you can feel secure. Daily malware scanning by SiteLock discovers vulnerabilities and known malicious code and instantly removes it from your website to safeguard your website and visitors from attacks. In addition, you get the SiteLock™ Trust Seal, which increases client confidence and has been proven to increase sales and conversions.
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SiteLock Website security & malware protection for your website

SiteLock Website Security Features

SiteLock has many benefits that protect your website and your business’s reputation.

Malware

Malware Scanner

Monitors your website for malware and alerts you if any is found
Automatic malware removal

Automatic malware removal

If a malware scan finds known malware, SiteLock will remove it immediately.
Vulnerability Analysis

Vulnerability Analysis

Confirms automatically that your applications are up to date and secure against known vulnerabilities.
OWASP Security

OWASP Security

Get protection against the top ten security holes that the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has found in web applications.
trust

SiteLock™ Trust Seal

Give your visitors confidence by displaying the SiteLock seal on your website.
firewall

Firewall

The TrueShield™ Web Application Firewall safeguards your website from cybercriminals and other threats.
protection

Protect your reputation

Malware can be found through daily scans before search engines find it and ban your site.
setup

Fast, automatic setup

Installation is instantaneous and automated, protecting your website without the need to install anything.
network

Content Distribution Network (CDN)

Distribute your website globally and serve it to your users from the closest location for faster page load times, regardless of where they are.
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Website Hacked? Fix it now with SiteLock Emergency Response

Get emergency assistance immediately if your website has been attacked or compromised to recover it swiftly. SiteLock™ Emergency Response can fix a compromised website immediately.

Immediate response

Receive SiteLock’s quickest reaction time with analysis and work to recover your website, commencing within thirty minutes.

Complete malware elimination

We will manually clean the site if SiteLock’s automated technology cannot remove harmful content.

Priority treatment

The emergency package moves you directly to the front line.

Seven-day follow-up

We’ll keep an eye on your website for another week after it’s fixed to ensure it stays free of malware.

Real-time updates

Throughout the cleaning and restoring your website, we will provide you with real-time updates.

Single payment

There is a one-time fee for the emergency service; there are no recurring or subscription fees.
Have peace of mind with SiteLock Website Security

Have peace of mind with SiteLock Website Security

With all-around website protection software, you are safe from malware, DDoS attacks, phishing schemes, nasty bots, and other destructive code and online threats. But, of course, this covers the web applications’ security and your website’s code.

Depending on the required level of security, SiteLock offers various website security plans. Some of SiteLock’s key features include daily website scans to find threats, real-time alerts, automatic malware removal, vulnerability/CMS patching to repair threats, a web application firewall to block and prevent harmful traffic before it reaches your site, a content delivery network (CDN) to speed up your site (increasing SEO), and a firewall PCI report to help e-commerce sites comply with banking institutions. In addition, private data and customer information are protected by the services listed below.

Website Malware Scanner

Website Malware Scanner

Automatic Malware Removal

Automatic Malware Removal

Proactive Vulnerability Patching

Proactive Vulnerability Patching

Automatic Website Backup

Automatic Website Backup

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

SiteLock Website Malware Scanner Solution

An average of 94 attacks per day are made on websites like yours. This could cause many problems, like outages, being on a block list, and losing sensitive data. On SiteLock’s servers, the malware scanner is always running in the background to let you know if any security holes are found. When SiteLock finds a problem on your website, it eliminates malware, harmful code, and other possible security risks. So start using SiteLock’s online tool to identify those hazards right away.

SiteLock Scanning Capabilities

Soon after a site has been hacked, users and search engines become aware of it, which causes performance to begin to deteriorate. So, there needs to be an automatic system for keeping an eye on websites that can find attacks and stop them immediately. Use SiteLock’s thorough website scanner to improve your web security posture.

Malware Scan

The SiteLock malware scanner looks at website content, flags anything suspicious or dangerous, and tells you immediately if any problems need to be fixed.

Spam Scan

This spam scan ensures that your customers’ emails won’t be blocked or sent to spam folders by comparing your site to spam databases.

SQL Injection Scan

SiteLock’s thorough scanner breaks into a site and looks for weaknesses using SQL injection. As a result, data breaches can be avoided by identifying and fixing these vulnerabilities.

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Scan

Prevent attempts at client-side code injection. XSS is another common flaw that hackers may use to get information about visitors or trick visitors into giving their information to outsiders.

Application Scan

The scan looks for any evidence of malicious activity in the server’s primary programs, including the operating system, databases, and language variants like PHP and MySQL.

SSL Scan

This scans websites to see if they have a valid SSL certificate, which is an important security measure.

SiteLock Automatic Malware Removal Services

Has the design of your website suddenly changed drastically, crashed, or frozen, or have search engines blocked it? These can indicate that the website is infected with malware. With SiteLock’s malware removal solution, any unwanted content on a website that has been hacked can be automatically removed. This keeps your customers safe and protects your online business.

SiteLock Stops Malware in its Tracks

Malware is any harmful software that is put on a website to do damage to the website. Hackers employ bots to discover website vulnerabilities, which they exploit using various attack strategies. Once malicious content has been deployed, website performance may rapidly deteriorate, necessitating immediate action. It is simple to remove SiteLock. Malware can hurt your website, but SiteLock’s security solution automatically finds and removes it.

Malware Detection

SiteLock’s in-depth, proprietary malware scanner identifies malicious files and malware inserted on your website.

Malware Removal

SiteLock will eliminate any malware or other suspicious content found on your website and any located in the source code that anyone can see.

Website Restore

Once the threat has been eliminated, SiteLock will sync the changes back to the website settings while keeping you informed.

SiteLock’s Proactive Vulnerability Patching For Websites

Website vulnerabilities are flaws in the coding or incorrect configurations that hackers can take advantage of to control a website or web application in some way. Hackers also use automated systems that are always looking for and finding these weaknesses when they launch attacks. Because of these things, every website owner needs a patch management solution to find and fix known security holes before they become big problems. With SiteLock’s security patching tool, you can find vulnerabilities, get rid of them, and fix them to stay ahead of exploits and stop cyber attacks.

Vulnerability Scanning and Protection Capabilities

Any interruption to corporate operations, especially a website outage, can be harmful. This might result in traffic losses, financial losses, and other problems. With SiteLock’s remediation technology, you can rest easy knowing that we’re working hard to find and fix issues with your website.

Database Remediation

SiteLock eliminates malware from well-known database tables that are vulnerable to this kind of security risk for database-driven websites like WordPress, Joomla!, etc.

CMS Patching

Applications for content management systems are common and attackable. With SiteLock’s technology, each security patch is applied safely, ensuring the installation is as safe as the most recent CMS release.

eCommerce Patching

SiteLock’s patching technology is integrated into the three most popular eCommerce platforms, preventing cybercriminals from exploiting your online store’s vulnerabilities.

SiteLock’s Website Backup Services

Businesses, especially those that do eCommerce, should have a plan for what to do if they get malware, lose data, or have their website go down. The most crucial thing in a situation like this is getting your website back up and running as soon as possible. Every minute of downtime can result in fewer visits and lower sales. With SiteLock’s automatic website backup solution, you can back up, monitor, and restore all of your website files with just one click from anywhere at any time.

SiteLock Protects Your Data

You put time and money into growing your business. Protect your website and the private information it contains! It’s essential to have a backup in case hackers, mistakes on your end, or a broken server mess up your online presence.

Simple Backup Solution

A website owner can back up all of its files, directories, and databases automatically or by hand using an FTP or SFTP connection. Again, no reference to a remote database is necessary.

Custom Restore

We can help restore a single file or an entire website’s database. You can quickly download your backed-up files or choose the version to fix with SiteLock Website Backup. In addition, your website has something akin to an “undo” button!

Secure Storage

All online backup data is encrypted while in transit and stored in a safe, SOC2 and HIPAA-compliant data environment. This gives website owners peace of mind that their data and business are secure.

Easy Management

You can view all vital information and warnings, including the history, status, and amount of backup storage space used, in the SiteLock Dashboard. You can also complete specific operations like recovering files, making daily backups, and more.

SiteLock’s Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Installing a website firewall is a proactive way to stop hackers from putting harmful code on your site. This technology gives your website users more protection by automatically fixing security holes. This helps keep your website users safe. With SiteLock’s WAF cloud security services, even the most sophisticated web attacks can be stopped in seconds.

Prevent Cyber Attacks

With SiteLock’s Web Application Firewall, your website and web apps are safe from cyber threats and bad traffic, like cybercriminals and bad bots. Our WAF only lets good visitors in and keeps bad ones out. It’s like having a force field around your site.

Advanced Protection

The application layer firewall in SiteLock stops attacks that try to exploit the ten most dangerous web application security risks (OWASP Top 10). This keeps your customers safe, protects your brand’s reputation, and gives you peace of mind.

Blocks Backdoor Access

SiteLock’s technology can find backdoor files and stop attackers from getting to them. This gives the website’s owner back control.

Bad Bot Prevention

Using bot behavior analysis and the reputation of an IP address, SiteLock can tell the difference between real people visiting a website and malicious bots. As a result, it only lets safe traffic into the website.

SiteLock’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) Service

Making your web pages load faster is one of the best ways to improve the user experience on your website. Visitors will immediately load a page if it takes a long time, especially if they want to buy something from an eCommerce store. Using a high-performance content delivery network will cut down on latency and make visitors more likely to stay on your site. For example, SiteLock’s CDN services can speed up your site by up to 50% on average.

Optimize Your Website Performance With SiteLock

SiteLock’s CDN technology allows your website or web application to get much traffic without delays. This gives your customers the best possible experience without any delays. SiteLock’s solution also has the security features you need to protect your data.

Increased speed

SiteLock’s network of servers can be found in more than 44 data centers worldwide and has been proven to cut down on latency! Websites that use SiteLock’s fast CDN technology and have multiple points of presence (PoPs) load up to 50% faster than sites that don’t, no matter where or what device a visitor uses.

Fully Secure

SiteLock CDN fully secures encryption from end to end for any SSL certificate, including UCC and EV SSLs. This gives your customers the highest level of security protection.

Improve SEO

SEO is affected by the speed of your website. Google has revealed that its algorithm considers page speed when determining rankings. With SiteLock’s CDN, you can get a faster-loading website, which may improve your ranking in search results.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SiteLock Website Security

What is SiteLock Website Security?

SiteLock is a comprehensive website security solution that helps protect websites from various cyber threats, including malware, viruses, phishing attacks, DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, and vulnerabilities. SiteLock offers various security tools, such as website malware scanning, real-time threat detection and removal, web application firewalls (WAF), backup solutions, and SSL certificates, to ensure the safety and integrity of websites and their visitors.

How does SiteLock protect my website from malware?

SiteLock protects your website from malware by performing daily malware scans to detect and identify any malicious code, including viruses, spyware, and ransomware. If malware is detected, SiteLock will immediately remove it, ensuring your website remains clean and secure. Additionally, SiteLock employs a website firewall (WAF) that blocks malicious traffic and attacks before they reach your site, providing proactive protection against emerging threats

What types of cyberattacks does SiteLock protect my website from?

SiteLock offers protection from a wide range of cyberattacks, including:

  • Malware: Protects against viruses, Trojans, worms, and other forms of malicious code.
  • Phishing attacks: Detects and prevents attempts to steal sensitive information like login credentials and financial data.
  • SQL injection attacks: Protects databases from unauthorized access and data breaches caused by SQL injection.
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS): Prevents malicious code from being injected into your website to steal user information.
  • DDoS attacks: SiteLock’s web application firewall (WAF) helps mitigate attacks that could overwhelm and take down your site.
  • Brute force attacks: Protects against automated attempts to guess login credentials or gain unauthorized access to your website.

What is the SiteLock Trust Seal, and how does it help my website?

The SiteLock Trust Seal is a visible badge displayed on your website that indicates to visitors that your site has been verified and is secure. When SiteLock scans your site for malware and vulnerabilities, the Trust Seal confirms that your website is clean and safe. This trust symbol can boost customer confidence, increase conversions, and improve your website’s reputation, especially for e-commerce sites.

How often does SiteLock scan my website for security threats?

SiteLock performs daily malware scans to identify and remove any potential threats to your website. These scans check your website for malicious code, malware, and vulnerabilities. Additionally, SiteLock offers real-time scanning for specific plans, which provides immediate detection of new threats as they arise.

How does SiteLock remove malware from my website?

When SiteLock detects malware on your website, it automatically cleans the affected files by removing or quarantining the malicious code. For more complex threats, SiteLock’s expert security team can manually intervene to remove malware. After removing the malware, SiteLock performs another scan to ensure the website is clean and secure.

Can SiteLock help me recover from a website hack?

Yes, SiteLock can help you recover from a website hack by:

  • Detecting and removing malware: SiteLock scans your website for malware and removes any malicious files.
  • Restoring your website: SiteLock offers backup and restore options to restore your site to a previous, clean state if needed.
  • Securing your site: After cleaning, SiteLock implements additional security measures, such as strengthening your passwords, updating software, and adding a web application firewall (WAF) to prevent future attacks.

SiteLock’s support team can also provide guidance and advice on securing your site after a breach.

Does SiteLock provide a firewall for my website?

SiteLock provides a Web Application Firewall (WAF), which acts as a barrier between your website and potential cyber threats. The WAF blocks malicious traffic, prevents attacks like SQL injections and cross-site scripting (XSS), and helps mitigate DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. The firewall monitors incoming traffic, ensuring harmful requests do not reach your website.

What is a DDoS attack, and how does SiteLock protect against it?

A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack occurs when a website is overwhelmed with excessive traffic from multiple sources, causing the website to crash or become inaccessible. SiteLock’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps protect against DDoS attacks by filtering malicious traffic and ensuring that legitimate visitors can still access your site. SiteLock’s WAF can detect and block such attacks before they harm your website.

Does SiteLock offer SSL certificates for my website?

SiteLock offers SSL certificates as part of its website security solutions. An SSL certificate ensures that the data exchanged between your website and its visitors is encrypted, providing an added layer of security. SiteLock’s SSL certificates help build trust with visitors and improve your site’s SEO ranking, as search engines like Google prioritize secure websites.

What is the SiteLock Website Backup service?

The SiteLock Website Backup service automatically backups your website’s files and databases. In the event of a security breach, accidental deletion, or data loss, you can restore your website to a previous, clean version. SiteLock’s backups are encrypted and stored securely, giving you peace of mind that your website data is protected.

How does SiteLock improve my website's performance?

SiteLock’s security features, such as its Web Application Firewall (WAF), help improve website performance by:

  • Blocking malicious traffic: By filtering out harmful requests, SiteLock prevents your server from being overwhelmed, reducing load times and downtime.
  • Speed optimization: SiteLock’s performance optimization tools can help enhance page load speeds by caching and compressing content.
  • Protecting server resources: By preventing attacks such as DDoS and brute-force attempts, SiteLock ensures that your server’s resources are focused on delivering content to legitimate users.

Does SiteLock offer 24/7 support?

SiteLock offers 24/7 customer support to help with website security issues. Their team of experts is available via phone, live chat, and email to resolve security concerns, assist with malware removal, and guide you in improving your website’s protection.

Can SiteLock protect my website from phishing attacks?

Yes, SiteLock can protect your website from phishing attacks by detecting malicious code and fraudulent activities that attempt to steal users’ sensitive information. SiteLock’s malware scanning and Web Application Firewall (WAF) help identify phishing attempts and block malicious content before it can compromise your site or users.

Can SiteLock be used on any website?

Yes, SiteLock can be used on virtually any type of website, including:

  • E-commerce websites
  • Personal blogs
  • Corporate websites
  • Government websites
  • Non-profit websites

SiteLock’s solutions are flexible and scalable, making it suitable for websites of all sizes and industries.

How does SiteLock help with PCI compliance for e-commerce websites?

SiteLock helps e-commerce websites meet compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) by offering security solutions that protect sensitive customer data. SiteLock’s malware scanning, SSL certificates, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) contribute to the security measures required for PCI compliance, ensuring that credit card transactions and customer data are encrypted and protected.

What is the difference between SiteLock and other website security providers?

SiteLock stands out due to its comprehensive suite of security services, including:

  • Automated malware removal: SiteLock not only detects malware but also removes it automatically.
  • Real-time protection: SiteLock offers real-time scanning for specific plans, providing immediate protection against emerging threats.
  • Website backup: SiteLock includes backup services allowing easy restoration in case of data loss or breaches.
  • SSL certificates and WAF: SiteLock provides both SSL certificates and a Web Application Firewall (WAF), ensuring complete website security.

Other security providers may offer only some of these features, but SiteLock offers a complete, integrated security solution.

Does SiteLock offer a money-back guarantee?

SiteLock offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on its security services. If you are unsatisfied with the service or feel it does not meet your needs, you can cancel within the first 30 days for a full refund.

Can SiteLock help with SEO if my website has been penalized for malware?

Yes, SiteLock can help restore your website’s reputation and SEO by:

  • Cleaning malware: SiteLock removes any malicious code or malware that may have caused your website to be flagged by search engines.
  • Providing a clean slate: SiteLock can help ensure that your site is no longer penalized for security issues after malware removal.
  • Offering a Trust Seal: SiteLock’s Trust Seal can boost your credibility and improve user trust, positively impacting SEO.

Is SiteLock suitable for small businesses?

SiteLock is ideal for small businesses looking for reliable and affordable website security. With flexible pricing plans and various security features, SiteLock can protect small business websites without breaking the bank. The easy-to-use dashboard and expert support make it simple for business owners to keep their websites safe and secure.