How do you know if a domain is malicious?
Emma Johnson
Updated on February 26, 2026
Google Safe Browsing is a good place to start. Type in this URL followed by the site you want to check, such as google.com or an IP address. It will let you know if it has hosted malware in the past 90 days.
What is a malicious IP address?
Malicious IP addresses—IPs known to be used in attacks. Anonymous proxies—users coming from proxy servers that hide their IP information. TOR networks—resource sharing user networks that can be used by attackers to disguise the source of traffic. Phishing URLs—URLs of sites known for phishing attacks.
Is blocklist free?
DShield Blocklist. Malware Domain Blocklist: Free for non-commercial use. MalwareDomainList.com Hosts List. Malware Patrol’s Malware Block Lists: Free for non-commercial use.
How can I block malicious URL?
How to Block Malicious Websites
- Go to the “Tools” menu > select “Internet Options” > click the “Privacy” tab > click the “Sites” button.
- Add the known malicious website to the “Address of Web site:” field and click the “Block” button.
- Click “OK”.
How do I find a malware URL?
Use a URL Scanner If you suspect that your website has malware, a good tool to help identify it is a URL scanner. There are several websites that will scan any URL for free, such as VirusTotal which uses over 60 antivirus scanners and URL/domain blacklisting services to see if your URL has been flagged for malware.
Can someone impersonate my IP address?
Someone can impersonate you to get hold of your IP address Your ISP could reveal your IP address to someone else. Criminals who know your name on social media can contact your ISP and try to impersonate you or use a vishing attack to steal your personal details.
How do you find a suspicious IP address?
Displaying Suspicious IP Addresses and Domains
- Go to IP Filtering → Suspicious IP.
- Choose from any of the following conditions: Next to Type, select the check boxes next to the type of threat that the IP filter detected.
- Click Display Log.
- Perform any of the additional actions: