How to Scan Your cPanel Account for Malware Using cPGuard Scanner
Overview
cPGuard Scanner is a powerful security tool integrated within cPanel that helps detect malware, viruses, malicious scripts, and suspicious files within your hosting account. Using advanced detection algorithms and signature-based scanning methods, cPGuard Scanner helps identify potential security threats before they can impact your website.
This feature is included with all our Hosting plans, including:
For Managed VPS and Dedicated Servers, cPGuard Scanner can be added as an optional service.
Steps to Scan Your Hosting Account Using cPGuard Scanner
Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account
Access your cPanel account using your cPanel username and password.
Step 2: Locate cPGuard Scanner
Once logged in, navigate to the Security or Advanced section within cPanel and locate the cPGuard Scanner icon.
Click on the icon to launch the scanner interface.
Step 3: Select the Scan Type
cPGuard Scanner provides multiple scanning options depending on your requirements:
Full Scan: Performs a comprehensive scan of your entire hosting account, including all directories, files, and applications.
Quick Scan: Scans commonly infected locations and critical files for faster detection.
Path Scan: Allows you to specify individual files or directories for targeted scanning.
Choose the scan type most appropriate for your requirements.
Step 4: Start the Scan
After selecting the preferred scan type, click Scan Now or Run Scan to begin scanning your hosting account.
The scanner will start analyzing files and directories for malware signatures, suspicious code patterns, and security threats.
Step 5: Monitor Scan Progress
During the scanning process, you can monitor the progress directly from the cPGuard Scanner interface.
Depending on account size and scan type, the process may take several minutes to complete.
Step 6: Review Scan Results
Once scanning is completed, cPGuard Scanner will display a report showing:
- Malware detections
- Suspicious files
- Potential security threats
- File locations and affected directories
Carefully review the results before taking action.
Step 7: Take Action on Detected Threats
If threats are detected, you may:
- Quarantine suspicious files
- Remove infected files
- Clean compromised files (where applicable)
- Investigate false positives before deletion
Always ensure you maintain backups before making significant changes.
Step 8: Implement Preventive Security Measures
Regular scanning is only one aspect of website security. To reduce the risk of future infections, we recommend:
- Performing regular malware scans
- Keeping applications, plugins, and themes updated
- Using strong passwords
- Removing unused applications and plugins
- Applying security patches promptly
- Enabling additional security measures where available
Conclusion
Regular malware scanning plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure hosting environment. By utilizing cPGuard Scanner and following proactive security practices, you can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections and keep your website secure and reliable.
We recommend running periodic scans and reviewing your website security practices regularly to maintain optimal protection.
Updated on: 05/06/2026
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