Prevention of malware infection on your Google website

The price of freedom from harmful programs is constant vigilance. This article presents recommendations for preventing infection of your site in Google by harmful software. However, this is not an exhaustive list, and site owners are recommended to conduct a deeper study.

Monitoring the state of your site in Google

Many Search Console functions will help you identify potential problems. For example:

Try to look for your site in Google using the operator site:To see what pages Google found on your site. We regularly check this to make sure that no one has added unexpected pages or content. If you find unknown pages or topics that you did not write, perhaps your site was hacked. If you are not familiar with the operator site:This is a way to limit the search for a specific site. For example, search site:developers.google.com It will only show the results from the Google Developers website.
Report about Safety problems It will show the pages of your site that have been hacked, and offer instructions to correct the problem.
If Google finds malicious software on your site, you will receive a notification in the Search Console messages. To be notified faster, you can configure sending messages to your email.

Safety Control List for your Google Site

In addition to regular monitoring of your site, we also recommend the following measures:

For all site owners

Choose reliable passwords. Follow Google password recommendations to increase safety.
Very carefully approach the choice of third -party content suppliers. Make sure that third -party applications and advertising on your site come from trusted and legitimate sources. They must provide information for communication and support on their website.
Seek support for hosting suppliers or publication platforms. Most companies provide operational support and pages with useful security information. If such a page has a RSS channel, subscribe to it to always be aware of updates.
Ensure the safety of all your devices. It is especially important to maintain your working station in the current state, clean from viruses, Troyans and other malicious software, as well as with updated antivirus.

For owners of sites with access to the server

Check the configuration of your server. Apache and Microsoft sites have safety recommendations. Some of them include information about permits at the directory, server inclusions, authentication and encryption.
Create a backup copy of your .htaccess file (or other access control mechanisms, depending on the site platform). This will help restore access to the site in case of problems. Make sure you deleted the backup file after completing the work.
Follow the software updates and patches. Many tools for creating sites simplify the process, but add the risk of vulnerabilities. This is especially true for forums or blogs that are often installed and forgotten. Regularly check that all the software used is updated. Create a list of programs and plugins used, follow versions and updates. Even if you update everything on your website, vulnerability may occur if the hosting supplier has not installed current Patchi OS. This applies not only to small sites, but also of large ones, such as sites of banks and state institutions.
Follow the logs of your site. This is a good habit that will help you increase safety. For example, unfamiliar URL parameters (for example, =http: or =//) or sharp bursts of traffic for redirected pages may indicate an attempt to use vulnerabilities. Also consider that hackers are often trying to change logs. Take measures to protect these files, for example, move them from a standard location to make it difficult to access them for attackers.
Check your site for common vulnerability. Avoid the availability of open rights. It's how to leave your home door open.
Use safe protocols. Google recommends using SSH and SFTP to transmit data, rather than protocols transmitting data in open form, such as Telnet or FTP. SSH and SFTP use encryption, which is much safer.
Stay in the know of the latest Security News. Google provides useful information about security and security on the Internet through Security Blogas well as links to other resources. In addition, the US-CERT site (readiness for incidents in the USA) provides technical notifications and security tips.

If you are a user of Search Console and encounter constant or unsuitable safety problems on your site, tell us about the problem.

Report on the problem of your site security in Google

If you have questions about the safety of your site in Google, you can contact the SEO company CEO at email: info@seo.computer or through WhatsApp: +79202044461. We are ready to help!

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