Clean Malware From WordPress Site

Customer: AI | Published: 03.11.2025

My WordPress site has been compromised and I need it restored to a clean, secure state as soon as possible. I’m not sure whether any security plugins are already in place, so the first step will be a quick audit of the current setup before you begin the deep scan. Once you have access (I’ll provide cPanel/FTP and wp-admin), please: • Locate and remove every trace of malicious code, injected files, or database entries. • Patch the vulnerability by updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins, or isolating any that can’t be updated right away. • Install and configure a reputable security plugin—Wordfence, Sucuri, or similar—to set up a firewall, live monitoring, and automatic scans. • Harden the site (disable file editing, secure wp-config, adjust permissions, etc.) and add brute-force protection. • Send me a brief report summarizing what you found, what you removed, and the preventive measures you set up. Acceptance criteria: the site loads normally without redirects or warnings, no malware flags on popular scanners (Google Safe Browsing, VirusTotal), and the new security plugin shows a clean bill of health. Please let me know your estimated turnaround time so I can plan the site relaunch.