Scanos Documentation

Understanding Scan Results

Use verdicts as a decision aid, not as a single source of truth.

ResultMeaningRecommended action
SafeNo strong malicious indicators found.Proceed with normal caution.
SuspiciousReputation signals are mixed or uncertain.Verify destination manually before opening.
MaliciousStrong malicious indicators detected.Do not open the target. Report or isolate if needed.
UnknownNot enough data to classify confidently.Treat as untrusted until verified.

Good decision policy

  1. Prioritize threat verdicts over urgency cues in page content.
  2. Confirm domain spelling and destination intent.
  3. Escalate unclear or risky links to your security contact when applicable.

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