Bing Webmaster Tools provides security alerts and penalty notifications primarily through its Message Center (now called Notifications Center), where webmasters receive alerts about malware infections, phishing, and other security issues detected on their sites. These alerts inform site owners about the nature of the problem, such as malicious JavaScript, drive-by attacks, or malware network references, and guide them to take corrective actions.
Key features related to security alerts and penalty notifications in Bing Webmaster Tools include:
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Malware Alerts: When Bing detects malware or harmful elements on a site, it notifies the webmaster via a Malware Alert in the Message Center. This alert includes detailed information about the malware detected and allows webmasters to submit a "Malware Re-Evaluation" request after cleaning their site to have Bing reassess the site’s safety.
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Site Safety Page: Bing displays a Site Safety Page in search results for flagged sites, explaining to users why the site is marked as unsafe. This page shows details such as the type of malware, infection dates, scan frequency, and last detection date. Webmasters can log into Bing Webmaster Tools to get more information and fix the issues.
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Penalty Notifications: If a site is penalized (e.g., for spammy behavior or security issues), Bing sends notifications through the Message Center or email alerts. Webmasters can use tools like the Crawl Issues report and Outbound Links tool to investigate and resolve penalties.
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Notifications Center: This is the central hub within Bing Webmaster Tools where all messages, including security alerts, crawl errors, and manual action notifications, are delivered. Notifications are also sent via email to ensure timely awareness.
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Additional Security Tools: Bing Webmaster Tools includes features to verify Bingbot authenticity, monitor for phishing, and manage copyright removal notices, helping maintain site security and compliance.
In summary, Bing Webmaster Tools actively monitors websites for security threats and penalties, promptly notifying webmasters through its Notifications Center with detailed information and remediation options to protect both site owners and Bing users.
