WordPress Malware Detection and Cleanup

Common signs of compromise

• Unexpected redirects
• Suspicious administrator accounts
• Unknown files
• Injected scripts
• Spam pages
• Search engine warnings
• Unexpected server activity
• Modified WordPress core files

How infections occur

Infections commonly result from outdated plugins or themes, weak credentials, insecure file permissions or vulnerabilities in unpatched components.

File and database investigation

We review the file system and database for unauthorised changes, unfamiliar files and injected or obfuscated code.

Malware identification

Suspicious code is analysed to understand its purpose and the extent to which it has affected the website.

Cleanup process

Affected files and database entries are cleaned or removed, with appropriate backups taken before changes are made.

Integrity checks

Core, theme and plugin files are compared against known-good sources to help confirm nothing malicious remains.

Post-cleanup hardening

Once a website is clean, we recommend hardening steps to reduce the likelihood of reinfection.

Recovery considerations

Recovery may involve credential resets, access review and monitoring following cleanup.

What to do before you contact us

Do not delete files in a panic. Keep a copy of the site as it is, change credentials from a clean device and, if possible, restrict access to the site. These steps preserve evidence and limit damage.

What you receive after cleanup

• Summary of what was found and removed
• Likely entry point and contributing weaknesses
• Hardening recommendations
• Guidance on search engine and blocklist recovery