Introduction

Access & Security, Site Security, Security Tools

Protect your Joomla website from hidden malware, web shells, backdoors, and suspicious PHP code.


Scan Malware for Joomla – Detect and Stop Malicious Files Before They Harm Your Website

Scan Malware is an advanced Joomla extension designed specifically to detect, analyze, and handle suspicious PHP files. It helps identify hidden threats that hackers may use to compromise your website, consume server resources, steal information, or maintain unauthorized access.

Unlike generic file scanners, Scan Malware is optimized for Joomla environments and focuses on the types of malicious code commonly found in infected Joomla websites.

Excellent security tool



Posted on 17 August 2026
Functionality
My hosting provider already includes a malware scanning tool, which is really useful. However, one limitation is that it only scans_
Ease of use
_once a day, so there isn't much time to react if something suspicious is detected.
Support
I've been using it for a while now, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how good the scan results are. What I appreciate most is that I can_
Documentation
_schedule scans more frequently and get notified much sooner when there is a potential problem.
Value for money
So far, it has been a very useful addition to my website security setup. I hope the developers will_
I used this to: _continue improving and updating the detection algorithms in the future.
p/s: It's a shame Joomla doesn't allow me to write continuously.

Scan Malware

Version:
1.1.3
Developer:
JoomSAFE
Last updated:
Aug 05 2026
2 weeks ago
Date added:
Aug 05 2026
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Paid download
Includes:
c
Compatibility:
J4 J5 J6
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Uses Joomla! Update System