While browsing the Internet, there is always a danger of stumbling upon malicious software. This fact forces prudent users to be wary of unknown web pages. Fortunately, there are tools that can prevent users from encountering dangerous programs.
The expediency of checking web pages for viruses
It is difficult to imagine the life of a modern person without the Internet. Every year the global network penetrates more and more intensively into almost all spheres of our life. We work, communicate, spend leisure time and obtain the necessary information with the help of this most important human invention. We trust the Internet with more and more important data: from payment system details to sensitive details of personal life. Thus, it is difficult to overestimate the role of the worldwide network.
At the same time, it is extremely important to realize that the importance of security on the Internet grows with the level of its penetration. When it enters the global network, malicious software can spread at a tremendous speed. Such circumstances can turn into rather unpleasant consequences for users. For example, a virus can get on your computer's hard drive and destroy all important information or pass it on to hackers.
The good news is that there are preventive measures you can use to keep yourself safe from viruses and other malicious software. Special tools are available on the network that can analyze Internet resources using the link provided by the user and identify potential threats.
Services for checking web pages for viruses
You can find out if a web page is a threat by using the Virus Total service. It is available at the following link: https://www.virustotal.com. The service analyzes URLs for viruses, worms, Trojans and other malware.
To check a web page using Virus Total, just enter its address in the text field on the service website, after switching to the URL tab. Then click on the "Check!" Button. After a while - usually a few minutes - the system will return results. It is worth noting that Virus Total shows the results of a scan performed by several different scanners and antivirus engines at once. Such an integrated approach provides a more reliable analysis result.
Another popular scan tool is Dr. Web URoLog. This is an analogue of the Virus Total service, created by Doctor Web, known primarily as the developer of a stand-alone antivirus.
To check the URL, go to https://vms.drweb.com/online/ and enter the URL of the page you want to check in the text box. Then click "Check". The procedure is almost the same as with Virus Total. After the end of the analysis, the display will show the result.
