Why ScanTower Exists
Hacked WordPress installs. Hijacked domains. Malicious scripts quietly injected into legitimate businesses. The details change, the shape of the story does not: the owner has no idea anything is wrong until it is far too late to contain.
Anyone running more than a couple of sites needs a way to keep tabs on all of them without logging into each one in turn. The tools that existed either missed the issues that actually cause breaches, or demanded so much setup that nobody kept using them past the first week.
So we set three requirements:
- Detect the issues that actually lead to breaches. Not just basic WordPress scans, but DNS hijacking, malicious scripts, exposed secrets and SSL problems: the real attack vectors.
- Work entirely from the outside. No plugins to install, no server access needed. Scan sites the way attackers see them.
- Say something when things change. Domain configuration, new scripts, certificate expiry: catch the drift before it becomes an incident.
That is what ScanTower does. If you run several sites, look after clients' websites, or simply want to know yours has not been quietly compromised, it is built for exactly that job and very deliberately not for anything else.
Independent and UK-based, funded by the people who use it. Development is driven by the incidents we see and the requests we get, not by an advertising model.
What Makes ScanTower Different
Features that matter, built from real experience
Real-World Attack Vectors
Scans for the actual techniques used in breaches - not just theoretical vulnerabilities. Built from observing real compromises.
Indicators That Actually Matter
Detection is tuned to the signals that show up in genuine intrusions, so a report is a short list worth acting on rather than a thousand-line dump.
External Scanning
See your site the way attackers do - from the outside. No agent installations, no backend access needed.
Multi-Site Management
Built for managing multiple websites efficiently. Monitor everything from one dashboard without logging into each site.
How It Works
External scanning combined with threat intelligence from multiple sources- -the way security professionals actually investigate sites
Change Detection & Monitoring
Tracks modifications to your site over time - new scripts appearing, certificate changes, DNS updates. If something changes that shouldn't have, you'll know immediately.
Multi-Source Intelligence
Aggregates data from multiple trusted vulnerability databases and threat intelligence feeds for comprehensive coverage.
Headless Browser Scanning
Captures screenshots and analyzes all loaded scripts-detects card skimmers, malicious injections, and suspicious third-party resources that traditional scanners miss.
Domain Hijacking Detection
Tracks DNS records, nameserver changes, and domain registration status. Get alerts if your domain configuration changes unexpectedly-a common sign of hijacking.
Open About Our Approach
We use industry-standard vulnerability databases, multiple malware detection engines, and proprietary detection modules for configuration issues, DNS security, email authentication, and more. Everything runs in isolated cloud environments-we never install anything on your server.
Being Honest About Limitations
No security tool is perfect. Here's what we can and can't do.
What We Do Well
- •Detect known vulnerabilities across WordPress, plugins, themes, and core CMS platforms
- •Identify malicious scripts and suspicious third-party resources
- •Monitor DNS, SSL/TLS, security headers, and email authentication
- •Scan without installing anything on your server
Current Limitations
- •Can't detect zero-day vulnerabilities or custom code issues
- •External scanning means we can't access password-protected areas
- •Some server configuration issues require backend access
- •Database vulnerabilities require internal scanning tools
The Bottom Line: ScanTower is excellent for continuous external monitoring and detecting the issues that cause most breaches. For comprehensive security, combine it with a Web Application Firewall (WAF), endpoint detection and response (EDR) on the machines your team uses to administer the site, and regular internal audits.
Built on Trust & Transparency
Your Data is Safe
We only collect scan results and metadata needed to provide the service. Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We never sell your information to third parties.
No Hidden Costs
Clear, upfront pricing. No surprise charges. No dark patterns. If something changes, we'll tell you first. Start with a free scan-no credit card required.
Built for Real Use
We use ScanTower to monitor our own sites every day. Features get added based on actual security incidents we have observed and on what customers ask for, not on marketing trends.
Detectors Based on Real Attacks
When we see a new attack pattern in the wild, we add detection for it. The scanner evolves based on actual threats, not theoretical vulnerabilities from outdated security guides.
Built in the Cotswolds, England, out of a low tolerance for preventable security incidents. If you have feedback, spotted an issue we should detect, or want to chat about web security, get in touch.