# Alertoscan > Alertoscan is a free website security scanner that checks any URL against 95+ antivirus engines, 15+ financial regulators, Google Safe Browsing, SSL validation, and WHOIS data to detect scams, phishing, and fraudulent websites. Alertoscan helps users verify website legitimacy before sharing personal information or making transactions. No account required for basic scans. Available at https://alertoscan.io --- ## Website Security Scanner **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/scan The Alertoscan Security Scanner performs real-time multi-source threat detection on any website URL. Users simply enter a domain or URL to receive a comprehensive security analysis within seconds. ### What the Scanner Checks - **Antivirus Analysis:** Scans against 95+ antivirus engines via VirusTotal integration to detect malware, phishing attempts, and malicious code - **Regulatory Warnings:** Cross-references 15+ international financial regulators (ASIC, AMF, FCA, FINMA, CNMV, etc.) for official fraud warnings - **Google Safe Browsing:** Checks Google's real-time threat database for known dangerous sites - **SSL Certificate Validation:** Verifies HTTPS encryption, certificate validity, issuer, and expiration - **WHOIS Domain Data:** Analyzes domain registration date, registrar, and ownership patterns - **Domain Age Analysis:** Evaluates how long the domain has been registered (new domains are higher risk) ### How the Trust Score Works Each scan generates a Trust Score from 0-100 with five risk levels: - **85-100 (Excellent):** Very low risk, established website with clean security profile - **70-84 (Good):** Low risk, minor concerns may exist but generally safe - **45-69 (Moderate):** Some risk factors detected, proceed with caution - **25-44 (Risky):** Significant concerns identified, exercise extreme caution - **0-24 (Dangerous):** Critical threat indicators, avoid sharing any information The score is calculated using a weighted algorithm that analyzes multiple security dimensions including antivirus detections, regulatory warnings, Google Safe Browsing status, SSL certificate validity, domain age, and community reports. ### Who Should Use This Tool - Consumers verifying online stores before purchasing - Investors researching cryptocurrency or trading platforms - Job seekers checking company legitimacy - Anyone receiving suspicious links via email or social media --- ## Company Review Pages **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/review/{domain} After scanning a website, Alertoscan generates a detailed Review Page that serves as a permanent security report and community hub for that domain. ### What Review Pages Include - **Executive Summary:** Expert analysis explaining why the site received its score - **Trust Score Gauge:** Visual 0-100 rating with color-coded risk levels - **Antivirus Results:** Detailed breakdown of which security engines flagged threats - **Regulatory Check:** List of any official warnings from financial authorities with source links - **SSL Certificate Details:** Encryption status, issuer, and validity period - **WHOIS Information:** Domain registration details, age, and registrar - **Website Information:** Server location, hosting provider, and technical infrastructure - **Community Reviews:** User-submitted experiences and ratings - **FAQ Section:** Common questions about the specific website being reviewed ### Review Page Features - Shareable URL for warning others about suspicious sites - Schema.org structured data for search engine visibility - Mobile-responsive design for checking sites on any device - Regular automated re-scans to keep data current --- ## Website Technology Checker **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools/website-technology-checker The Technology Checker tool detects and identifies the technologies, frameworks, CMS platforms, and analytics tools used by any website. ### What Technologies Are Detected - **Content Management Systems:** WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Drupal, Joomla, Webflow, Ghost - **JavaScript Frameworks:** React, Vue.js, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Svelte, jQuery - **Analytics & Tracking:** Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, Hotjar, Mixpanel - **CDN & Performance:** Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, Fastly, Akamai - **E-commerce Platforms:** WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, PrestaShop - **Hosting Providers:** AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Vercel, Netlify - **Marketing Tools:** HubSpot, Mailchimp, Intercom, Drift, Zendesk - **Security:** reCAPTCHA, SSL providers ### Use Cases - **Competitive Analysis:** Discover what technologies competitors use - **Security Research:** Identify potentially vulnerable software versions - **Development Planning:** Understand a site's tech stack before integration - **Due Diligence:** Verify claims about a company's technical capabilities ### How Detection Works The tool analyzes HTTP headers, HTML source code, JavaScript libraries, meta tags, and network requests to fingerprint technologies. Results are categorized and displayed with confidence levels. --- ## BreachRadar - Email Breach Checker **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools/email-breach-checker BreachRadar is a free email breach checker that reveals if your email address has been exposed in known data breaches. Simply enter your email to instantly check against billions of compromised records. ### What BreachRadar Checks - **Breach Database:** Searches comprehensive databases containing billions of records from known data breaches worldwide - **Breach Sources:** Identifies which specific breaches exposed your email (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Adobe) - **Exposed Data Types:** Shows what types of information were leaked (passwords, usernames, personal details) - **Breach Timeline:** Displays when each breach occurred and when data became public ### What You Get - **Breach Count:** Total number of data breaches containing your email - **Breach Sources:** List of specific websites/services that were compromised - **Data Classes Exposed:** Types of information leaked (passwords, emails, phone numbers, addresses, etc.) - **Oldest/Newest Breach:** Timeline of your exposure history - **Recommended Actions:** Security steps to protect your accounts ### Who Should Use This Tool - Anyone who wants to check if their email was compromised - Users concerned about password reuse across services - Security-conscious individuals monitoring their digital footprint - People who received suspicious login attempts or spam ### Privacy & Security - **No email storage:** Your email is not logged or stored - **Rate limited:** 5 checks per hour per user to prevent abuse - **Anti-bot protection:** Rate limiting and CSRF protection - **Server-side only:** Email is checked securely on server, never exposed to third parties ### What To Do If Breached 1. **Change passwords immediately** on affected services 2. **Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)** wherever possible 3. **Use unique passwords** for each service 4. **Consider a password manager** like 1Password, Bitwarden, or LastPass 5. **Monitor accounts** for suspicious activity 6. **Watch for phishing** attempts using your leaked data --- ## Password Generator **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools/password-generator The Password Generator is a free, secure tool that creates strong passwords, memorable passphrases, and numeric PINs. All generation happens locally in your browser for maximum security. ### Generation Modes **Password Mode:** - Customizable length from 8 to 128 characters - Options for uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols - Exclude ambiguous characters (0, O, l, 1, I) for readability - Real-time strength analysis with entropy calculation **Passphrase Mode:** - Generate 3 to 12 random words - Customizable separator (space, hyphen, underscore, period, none) - Optional number and symbol inclusion - Capitalize words option for readability - Based on EFF wordlist for true randomness **PIN Mode:** - Generate numeric codes from 4 to 12 digits - Perfect for banking, device locks, and secure access codes - Pure random number generation ### Security Features - **100% Client-Side:** All passwords generated in your browser using the Web Crypto API - **No Server Storage:** Generated passwords never leave your device - **Cryptographically Secure:** Uses `crypto.getRandomValues()` for true randomness - **No Tracking:** No logging or storage of generated passwords ### Password Strength Analysis Each generated password is analyzed for: - **Entropy (bits):** Mathematical measure of randomness - **Time to Crack:** Estimated brute-force resistance - **Strength Rating:** Very Weak to Very Strong with visual indicator - **Composition Analysis:** Character set diversity ### History Feature - Keeps track of recently generated passwords - History stored locally in browser only (never on servers) - One-click copy for any previous password - Clear history option for privacy ### Who Should Use This Tool - Anyone creating new online accounts - Users following password manager best practices - Security-conscious individuals - People who need memorable but secure passphrases - Anyone setting up banking or device PINs --- ## Trust Score Algorithm **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/trust-score The Trust Score is Alertoscan's unified 0-100 risk rating that aggregates multiple security signals into a single, actionable number. ### Score Calculation Methodology The algorithm evaluates six key dimensions: 1. **Antivirus Analysis** - Scans against 95+ antivirus engines - Detects malware, phishing, and malicious code 2. **Google Safe Browsing** - Real-time threat database checks - Identifies known dangerous sites 3. **Regulatory Compliance** - Official warnings from 15+ financial regulators - Enforcement actions and fraud alerts 4. **SSL Certificate** - HTTPS encryption validation - Certificate authenticity and expiration 5. **Domain History (WHOIS)** - Domain age analysis - Registration patterns and ownership data 6. **Community Reports** - User-submitted reviews and experiences - Collective trust signals Each component contributes to the final score based on its reliability and severity. The algorithm uses dynamic weighting to adjust when certain data sources are unavailable. ### Risk Factors Certain findings significantly impact the Trust Score: - **Critical:** Regulatory warnings, Google Safe Browsing flags, multiple antivirus detections - **High:** Invalid SSL certificates, very new domains - **Moderate:** Single security flags, privacy-protected WHOIS data - **Low:** Minor configuration warnings The exact scoring formula is proprietary and continuously refined based on emerging threat patterns. --- ## Fraud Protection Guide **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/help-fraud Alertoscan provides resources for users who have encountered or fallen victim to online fraud. ### What This Page Offers - **Fraud Identification:** How to recognize common scam patterns - **Reporting Guidance:** Where and how to report online fraud - **Recovery Resources:** Steps to take if you've been scammed - **Professional Investigation:** Partnership with CNC Intelligence for complex cases ### Types of Scams Covered - Investment and cryptocurrency fraud - Romance scams and catfishing - Fake online stores and shopping fraud - Phishing and identity theft - Tech support scams - Employment and job offer scams - Advance fee fraud ### CNC Intelligence Partnership For victims of significant financial fraud, Alertoscan partners with CNC Intelligence, a licensed investigation firm specializing in: - Cryptocurrency tracing and recovery - Scammer identification - Evidence gathering for law enforcement - Asset recovery support --- ## Regulatory Database Coverage Alertoscan checks websites against official warning lists from these financial regulators: | Regulator | Country | Coverage | |-----------|---------|----------| | ASIC | Australia | Investment scams, unlicensed operators | | AMF | France | Forex, crypto, investment fraud | | AMF Quebec | Canada | Securities violations | | FCA | United Kingdom | Financial services fraud | | FINMA | Switzerland | Banking and investment fraud | | CNMV | Spain | Securities and investment | | CONSOB | Italy | Financial fraud warnings | | AFM | Netherlands | Investment and forex | | BaFin | Germany | Unauthorized financial services | | FSMA | Belgium | Investment fraud | | FMA | New Zealand | Financial services | | CBI | Ireland | Unauthorized firms | | HCMC | Greece | Capital market violations | | OSC | Canada | Securities fraud | | SFC | Hong Kong | Investment warnings | --- ## About Alertoscan **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/about Alertoscan was created to help everyday internet users protect themselves from online scams. The service aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources to provide comprehensive website security assessments. ### Mission To make website safety verification accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. Every scan is free, requires no account, and delivers results in seconds. ### Data Sources All security data comes from official, authoritative sources: - VirusTotal (95+ antivirus engines) - Google Safe Browsing API - Official government regulator databases - WHOIS registration records - SSL certificate authorities ### Privacy Commitment - No personal data collected for basic scans - Scanned URLs are not linked to user identities - No tracking cookies for anonymous users - Full privacy policy at https://alertoscan.io/privacy-policy --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Alertoscan free to use? Yes, basic website scanning is completely free and requires no account registration. ### How accurate are the scan results? Alertoscan aggregates data from 95+ antivirus engines and 15+ financial regulators. Results reflect the consensus of these authoritative sources. ### Can I scan any website? You can scan any publicly accessible website URL. Private or password-protected pages cannot be analyzed. ### How often is the database updated? Security data is fetched in real-time from source APIs. Regulatory databases are synchronized daily. ### What should I do if a site has a low Trust Score? Avoid sharing personal information, financial details, or making purchases. Report the site if you believe it's fraudulent. ### Can website owners dispute their score? Yes, website owners can contact Alertoscan to report false positives or request review. Contact: https://alertoscan.io/contact ### Does Alertoscan remove websites from the internet? No, Alertoscan only provides information. We do not have the ability to remove or block websites. --- ## Contact Information **URL:** https://alertoscan.io/contact - **Security Reports:** Report vulnerabilities or false positives - **Partnership Inquiries:** Business and integration opportunities - **Support:** General questions and assistance --- ## Additional Resources - **Blog:** https://alertoscan.io/blog - Security news and educational articles - **Terms of Service:** https://alertoscan.io/terms-conditions - **Privacy Policy:** https://alertoscan.io/privacy-policy - **Cookie Policy:** https://alertoscan.io/cookie-policy - **Sitemap:** https://alertoscan.io/sitemap_index.xml