How to Set Up Automated Malware Scanning in cPanel
Posted about 3 months ago 4.7kAutomated Scanning Options
Proactive protection: Regular scans with automatic alerts.
Imunify360 (If Available)
Most advanced – real-time and scheduled scanning with auto-clean.
cxsWatch Cron Scan
ConfigServer eXploit Scanner → Set up daily cron scan with email report.
Custom Cron with ClamAV
ClamAV Scan Script
0 3 * * * /usr/bin/clamscan -r /home/username/public_html --log=/home/username/clamav.logEmail Report
Add --bell and --infected flags for alerts.
Scanning Tools Table
| Tool | Features | Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Imunify360 | Real-time + cleanup | Full |
| ConfigServer CXS | Signature-based | Cron |
| ClamAV | Open source | Cron |
| Wordfence CLI | WordPress specific | Cron |