How to Check a Website for Spyware
Spyware, malware and Internet viruses can disable a computer's hard drive in a matter of minutes, resulting in a sluggish computer or, sometimes, a blank screen. Take a few minutes to test frequently visited websites and, by all means, check those sites you are less familiar with. A little safety can go long way in keeping your hard drive healthy and functioning properly. Even previously trusted websites can unknowingly become infected with spyware.
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Instructions
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Visit the Online Link Scan website (See Resources).
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Type the URL of the website in question in the "Scan link" box. Press "Scan link." Wait for the summary list to appear.
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Check the "URL scanned" listing in the "Link Scan Summary" to ensure the URL is correct.
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Check the following results in the "Link Scan Summary" for the status of the site: "Site Truth ," "Google Safe Browsing" and "Overall Result." Green type indicates the site is safe. Red type indicates the site is not safe:
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