| Step | How to Perform It | Tools / Resources | |------|-------------------|-------------------| | | WHOIS lookup, DNS check | who.is , dnschecker.org | | 2. Scan for malware | Submit URL to online scanners | VirusTotal, Sucuri SiteCheck | | 3. Assess content | Browse the “Downloads” and “Forum” sections; note any copyrighted titles | Take screenshots (for personal reference only) | | 4. Document findings | Fill in the tables above with concrete data (dates, numbers, URLs) | Google Docs, Notion, Excel | | 5. Decide on usage | Based on legal and security review, determine whether to keep the site bookmarked, use it for reference only, or avoid it entirely | N/A |