What is Malware?
The short answer
Malware on a website is malicious code, often injected through a vulnerable plugin, that redirects visitors, spams search results or steals data.
Malware, explained
Search engines may flag infected sites with warnings, which cuts traffic until it is cleaned and reviewed.
Questions people ask about Malware
What is Malware?
Malware on a website is malicious code, often injected through a vulnerable plugin, that redirects visitors, spams search results or steals data.
Related terms
Website security is protecting a site, its data and its visitors from attacks, through HTTPS, updated software, careful input handling, strong logins and backups.
PluginA plugin adds a feature to a platform like WordPress or Shopify, such as forms, SEO tools or reviews, without custom code.
Cross-site scriptingCross-site scripting is an attack where malicious code is injected into a page and runs in other visitors' browsers, stealing sessions or data.
Cross-site request forgeryCross-site request forgery tricks a logged-in user's browser into sending an unwanted request, such as changing an email address, to a site they trust.
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