For many SMBs, the company website is an afterthought, a marketing asset, not a security concern. But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
A vulnerable website can leak data, be hijacked, spread malware, and even get your business penalized or blacklisted by Google.
And attackers know exactly which sites to target.
Most small businesses run WordPress, Wix, Shopify, or another CMS. These platforms are powerful, but they aren’t secure by default. Plugins go out of date. Themes break. Scripts fail. Backups stop running. Hidden vulnerabilities pile up quietly.
Website scanning isn’t optional anymore. It’s a basic responsibility for any SMB serving customers online. Here’s why.
SMBs often assume that because their site doesn’t store sensitive data, it’s “not interesting” to attackers.
That’s wrong.
Attackers don’t always want your data. Sometimes they want your website itself, to inject malware, steal traffic, or use your server for criminal activity.
In 2026, small business websites are being targeted because:
Website scanning solves these risks proactively.
A monthly or continuous scan checks your site for:
Old versions = easy exploit.
Injected JavaScript, hidden redirects, spam links.
Unauthorized file changes, missing core files, suspicious scripts.
Weak permissions, exposed admin panels, outdated PHP versions.
Google Safe Browsing
Norton SafeWeb
Spamhaus
Expired certificates
Weak protocols
Misconfigured HTTPS
Everything that could compromise your brand is scanned.
Most breaches through websites are not obvious at first. Instead, they start quietly and escalate over time.
Here’s what we see in real SMB incidents:
Attackers add hidden code that:
Your reputation takes the hit.
Cybercriminals inject spam links to boost other sites. Google penalizes YOUR domain, not theirs.
This leads to:
It can take months to recover.
Websites often unintentionally expose:
Attackers comb for these leaks.
If your website server is vulnerable, attackers can use it as a pivot point into your network. Most SMBs never expect this.
Google cracks down hard on compromised sites. If malware or suspicious code is detected, you may see:
For SMBs relying on online visibility, this is devastating. A monthly website scan prevents this by detecting issues BEFORE Google does.
Small businesses often:
Meanwhile, attackers scan the internet nonstop for vulnerable SMB sites. Website scanning closes this gap.
This catches plugin risks early.
Every inactive component is a risk.
Weak CMS passwords = instant compromise.
Track any unexpected changes.
Staying behind a few months gets you hacked.
You need clean versions to restore from.
It’s your storefront.
Your credibility.
Your customer touchpoint.
Your marketing engine.
If your site is vulnerable, your entire business is vulnerable.
Website scanning is simple, inexpensive, and one of the highest-ROI defenses an SMB can implement. If you want to secure your website, prevent data leaks, and protect your search rankings, book a consultation with Contego. We’ll scan your site, identify risks, and build a protection plan tailored to your business.