You don’t NEED SiteLock Security on Bluehost but it can be helpful if you want to take preventative measures to PROTECT your website from viruses and malware.
When you get Bluehost’s Pro Plan, it comes with SiteLock Security so you might as well make the most of it.
SiteLock Security on Bluehost is relatively CHEAP (about $2.00 a month) and provides an easy to understand dashboard that you have access to when you go on Bluehost.
When you get SiteLock Security, you are getting scans for your site, DDoS protection and malware removal.
Please note this does not mean your website is 100% safe from viruses and malware.
What is SiteLock Security?
SiteLock Security is a website security monitoring tool that searches for malware by scanning the sitemap of your website for infections.
What is Malware?
Malware is any computer software that has malicious intent.
There are many common types of malware; adware, bots, bugs, rootkits, spyware, Trojan horses, viruses, and worms.
Malware is very dangerous because it can steal, encrypt, or delete your data, alter or hijack core computer functions, and spy on your computer activity without your knowledge or permission.
SiteLock Security helps detect malware and alerts you when your website is in danger.
How Does SiteLock Security Work?
SiteLock Security monitors websites for the following issues and vulnerabilities and alerts you of any issues:
- Search Engine/Browser Blacklisting
- Application vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection vulnerabilities
- Virus Scanning
1. Search Engine/Browser Blacklisting
SiteLock Security monitors search engine and proprietary lists of sites reported as malware to make sure visitors arrive at your site, not a “Red Screen” warning from their browser or search engine.
2. Application Vulnerabilities
Application scanning will verify the applications you have installed on your website against known vulnerabilities.
These applications are your plugins and themes if you are using WordPress .
Plugins and themes that are outdated or no longer receiving updates pose a security risk. Hackers will find ways to exploit that and hack you.
SiteLock Security will test your version of plugins and themes against catalogs of vulnerabilities to ensure you are running safe software on your site.
The good news is that publishers will update their applications with newer versions, which you should upgrade to in order to stay safe.
3. SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is the programming language understood by databases.
A SQL injection is an extremely damaging attack in which hackers will attempt to access information stored in your database, such as customer data or user IDs and passwords, credit card data, e-mail addresses and any additional data available in the database.
SiteLock Security helps avoid a SQL injection by checking the safety of each input box on your website and utilizing safe test procedures and code.
If a threat is discover, it is reported immediately.
4. Virus Scanning
Hackers may hack into your website and distribute virus-infected software to your visitors without your knowledge. Your visitors may be getting software installed on their computers when they visit your site without knowing that is happening.
SiteLock Security helps with avoid any virus infected software by scanning and reviewing all files and applications on your website against industry and proprietary databases of virus software.
If any virus is detected, you are notified immediately.
What Are the Benefits of SiteLock Security Bluehost?
SiteLock Security on Bluehost can benefit you in many ways since there are numerous potential online threats to your website.
Because hacker can use different sophisticated techniques to steal your data, redirect your traffic, and ruin your site’s reputation, it is important to keep your website safe.
SiteLock Security has daily security scanning that identify vulnerabilities and protects your site against threats.
Three main benefits of getting SiteLock Security are:
- Early Detection – You’ll receive an immediate email alert if malware is detected.
- Avoid Blacklists – With early detection, you can act promptly to remove the malware and keep clear of search engine blacklists.
- Easy-to-Use Dashboard – Provides you with reports that you can easily understand
What To Do When SiteLock Security Finds a Vulnerability?
If SiteLock Security finds a vulnerability, your dashboard will show a failed status for the scan which found the issue.
If email notifications are turned on, an email will be sent notifying you of the issue.
If email notifications are turned off, check the ‘Messages and Alerts’ section at the bottom of your dashboard to see the notification that would have been sent via email.
Research the issue and type of malware.
Call SiteLock Support at 844-589-5312 for more assistance.
What is the Difference Between SSL and SiteLock Security?
Both SiteLock Security and SSL Certificate are essential for website security, boost customer’s confidence and protect confidential data.
SSL Certificates activates the padlock and the https protocol and allows secure connections from a web server to a browser.
SSL is essentially used is to keep sensitive information sent across the Internet encrypted so that only the intended recipient can access it.
SiteLock Security helps prevent hacking and malware while SSL Certificate prevents from any interception from hackers.
SiteLock Security also alerts users when their websites are infected with malware and are prone to hacking.
How Much Does SiteLock Security Cost?
It is about $1.99 a month for the first year and $2.67 a month after the first year.
Conclusion
Malware and viruses can be very damaging to your website. It can result in loss of search engine traffic or ranking and damage your website’s credibility and reputation.
Failure to keep up with and monitor your website can result in lost customers, abandoned visits to your website, and wasted marketing and website design efforts.
SiteLock Security can help prevent that.
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