Website Malware Removal
Cleaning a compromised website, closing the entry point and restoring search visibility.
How do you clean a hacked website?
You take a forensic copy, identify and remove the malicious files and database entries, then find and close the entry point — usually an outdated component, weak credentials or a compromised hosting account. Cleaning without closing the entry point leads to reinfection within days. Where search engines flagged the site, a review is requested afterwards.
The problem this solves
A compromised site usually shows itself through spam pages in search results, mobile-only redirects, a browser warning or a hosting suspension. The cleanup is straightforward; identifying how the attacker got in is the part that decides whether it stays clean.
Signs this applies to you
- Search results show pages you never created, often in another language.
- Mobile visitors are redirected while desktop appears normal.
- Google Search Console reports a security issue or the host suspends the account.
- Unknown admin accounts appear or files change without a deployment.
How we approach it
- Take a forensic copy before altering anything.
- Scan files and database, comparing core files against known-good versions.
- Remove injected code from files, options, content and scheduled tasks.
- Review logs and timestamps to identify the entry point.
- Rotate credentials, correct permissions and remove unused components.
- Request search engine review and monitor file integrity afterwards.
What you get
Included in the work
- Forensic snapshot
- Cleaned files and database
- Entry point report
- Hardening changes
- Search engine review request
- Post-clean monitoring period
What changes afterwards
- Warnings and blacklisting cleared
- Entry point closed rather than symptoms hidden
- Spam pages removed from search results
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Website Malware Removal — frequently asked questions
A straightforward infection is often resolved within a day. Blacklist and warning removal depends on review times and can take several days after cleanup.
Only if the backup predates the infection and the entry point is closed. Otherwise it either restores the infection or invites it straight back.
Usually, once the site is clean, spam pages are removed from the index and any warning is lifted. Recovery time depends on how long the compromise lasted.
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