How to Use Virus Scanner in cPanel
Posted about 4 months ago 4.1kAccess Virus Scanner
Important: Scan regularly for malware and injected code.
Start a Scan
cPanel → Security → Virus Scanner → Choose scan type → Start Scan.
Scan Types
- Quick Scan: Mail and public files
- Full Scan: Entire account
Handling Infected Files
Quarantine or Delete
Select infected files → Quarantine (recommended) → Review later.
Common Threats Table
| Threat Type | Typical Location |
|---|---|
| PHP shell | uploads/ or images/ |
| Injected code | index.php or header.php |
| Malware script | wp-content/uploads/ |