Check whether a website is dangerous
The rule above all: do not click. The tools below load the page for you and show what it contains, what it downloads and which servers it talks to. This is the check to run before opening a link received by message.
The tools, in order
- 01urlscan.iofree
Loads the page for you and shows screenshots, resources and connections
Free URL and website scanner that takes screenshots, extracts all resources loaded, DOM structure, network connections, and links — ideal for analyzing phishing pages safely.
- 02VirusTotalfreemium
Cross-checks the URL against dozens of reputation engines
Multi-engine file and URL scanner that aggregates results from 70+ antivirus engines and threat feeds.
- 03
Lists addresses known to distribute malware
Community-driven database of malicious URLs used for malware distribution. Searchable by URL, domain, IP, CIDR, or hash. Integrates with threat feeds and blocklists.
- 04ViewDNS.infofree
Domain age is the single best phishing indicator
Comprehensive DNS lookup and WHOIS service providing detailed DNS records, reverse IP lookups, reverse WHOIS searches, and API access for automated queries.
The pitfall to avoid
A domain created three days ago is flagged nowhere, simply because it has not had time to be. « No detection » does not mean « safe ».
🧭 The full plan
The copilot orders every step from your starting point, with pre-filled queries.
📖 The detailed guide
The full method, step by step, with edge cases.