Overview
ImunifyAV+ is a powerful malware scanning tool available in cPanel for users on Managed VPS or Dedicated Servers. It allows website owners to scan, detect, and clean malicious files efficiently. This guide walks you through accessing the tool, running scans, managing infected files, and restoring cleaned files.
Accessing ImunifyAV+ in cPanel
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Under the Security section, click on ImunifyAV.
Running a Malware Scan
- Once inside the ImunifyAV+ interface, click the Start scanning button to begin scanning your files.
- If you see “Scanning queued…”, it means your scan request is in the queue and will begin shortly.
Viewing Scan Reports
Go to the Files tab to see a list of infected files, including:
- Scan date – Time when the file was flagged as malicious.
- File – The file path.
- Reason – The malware signature or reason for flagging.
- Status:
- Infected – Malware found.
- Cleaned – File was cleaned.
- Content removed – File contents removed during cleaning.
- Cleanup queued – Awaiting cleaning.
Actions You Can Take
- Cleanup AV+ – Clean an individual infected file.
- Clean up all – Bulk clean all infected files.
- View file – View the file contents (up to 100KB).
- Add to Ignore List – Exclude a file from future scans.
- Restore original – Restore a previously cleaned file.
View Tasks History
- Click on the History tab to see all actions performed on files (e.g., scans, cleanups, restorations).
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