How does the malware scanner work?

Our tool connects to the Google Safe Browsing API to check your URL against constantly updated lists of suspected phishing, malware, and unwanted software pages.

What is Social Engineering (Phishing)?

Phishing is a type of social engineering where attackers deceive users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.

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Why Website Security Scanning is Crucial in 2026

Cyber threats are evolving rapidly. Clicking a malicious link can lead to data theft, ransomware attacks, or unauthorized access to your devices. Our free scanner protects you by checking URLs against global threat databases.

Malware Detection

Malware (malicious software) is designed to secretly access a device without the user's knowledge. We detect sites known to distribute viruses, trojans, and spyware.

Phishing Attacks

Phishing sites are fake pages (Social Engineering) designed to look like real banks or logins to steal your passwords and credit card details.

Google Safe Browsing

We directly integrate with Google's constantly updated list of unsafe web resources, protecting over 4 billion devices every single day.

How to spot a dangerous website?

Check the URL carefully: Attackers often use subtle misspellings (e.g., faceb00k.com instead of facebook.com) to trick you. Always verify the domain name.
Look for HTTPS: Ensure the website uses an encrypted connection (HTTPS). While not a guarantee of safety, the lack of HTTPS on a login page is a major red flag.
Use our Scanner: When in doubt, copy the link and paste it into NameDotify's Threat Scanner before clicking. It takes only 2 seconds to ensure your safety.