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How URLScans Works

Our advanced URL security scanning process analyzes multiple security signals to provide comprehensive threat detection in seconds.

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Submit URL

Enter any URL, domain, or IP address you want to check. Our system accepts full URLs (https://example.com/page), domains (example.com), or IP addresses (192.168.1.1).

  • ✓No registration required
  • ✓Instant processing
  • ✓Supports all URL formats
2

Multi-Layer Analysis

Our system performs comprehensive analysis using multiple detection methods and threat intelligence sources to identify all potential threats.

  • ✓DNS record analysis
  • ✓WHOIS data retrieval
  • ✓SSL certificate verification
  • ✓Threat intelligence queries
3

Threat Detection

Advanced algorithms analyze patterns, check reputation databases, and identify phishing attempts, malware, typosquatting, and suspicious activity.

  • ✓Phishing pattern detection
  • ✓Malware identification
  • ✓Typosquatting analysis
  • ✓Redirect chain tracing
4

Get Results

Receive a comprehensive security report with verdict (Safe, Suspicious, or Malicious), confidence score, threat categories, and detailed analysis.

  • ✓Instant results (2 seconds)
  • ✓Detailed threat breakdown
  • ✓Actionable recommendations
  • ✓Shareable report links

Analysis Methods

DNS Analysis

We examine DNS records (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT) to identify suspicious configurations, fast-flux networks, and unusual domain setups.

WHOIS & Domain Data

Analysis of domain registration details including creation date, registrar information, and registrant data to spot suspicious patterns.

SSL Certificate Check

Validation of SSL/TLS certificates, checking certificate authority trust, expiration dates, and identifying suspicious certificates.

Threat Intelligence

Queries against multiple threat intelligence feeds including Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, APWG, and proprietary databases.

Pattern Recognition

AI-powered detection of typosquatting, brand impersonation, suspicious URL structures, and common phishing patterns.

Redirect Analysis

Tracing URL redirect chains to identify hidden destinations, suspicious redirect patterns, and final landing pages.

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Average Scan Time
Comprehensive analysis in seconds
99%
Detection Accuracy
High-confidence results
100%
Free to Use
No signup or payment required

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