# Google Safe Browsing API

A Google Safe Browsing API scan is a tool that checks a website's URL against Google's Safe Browsing API database to determine whether the website is known to host or distribute malware, phishing, or other potentially harmful content. The Safe Browsing API is a service provided by Google that enables applications to check URLs against a constantly updated list of unsafe websites.

A Google Safe Browsing API scan typically performs the following checks:

1. URL check: The scan checks the URL of the website against Google's Safe Browsing API database to identify any matches for known unsafe websites or malicious content.
2. Malware check: The scan checks whether the website has been identified as hosting or distributing malware, such as viruses, worms, or Trojans.
3. Phishing check: The scan checks whether the website has been identified as a phishing site, which is a site that attempts to trick users into providing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial information.
4. Unwanted software check: The scan checks whether the website has been identified as hosting or distributing unwanted software, such as adware or spyware, which can compromise the security and privacy of a user's device.

The results of a Google Safe Browsing API scan can help individuals and organizations to identify potential security risks associated with a website. If a website is flagged as unsafe, users should avoid visiting the website or providing any personal or sensitive information. Website owners can use the results of a Safe Browsing API scan to identify and remove any malicious or harmful content from their website to prevent it from being flagged in the future.

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