Finding out your site has been hacked is stressful. Visitors see a red warning in their browser. Google shows spam links under your business name. Your host sends a suspension notice. Or your site starts redirecting customers somewhere you have never heard of.
Our WordPress malware removal service is for businesses that need the infection gone, the cause found, and the site protected so it does not happen again. We are developers, not just scanner operators. We read the code, find the backdoors that automated tools miss, and close the hole the attacker used to get in.
If you are dealing with a hack right now, our guide to the first steps after a WordPress site is hacked explains what to do in the first hour.
What’s included
- Containment. We lock out the attacker by resetting passwords, removing unknown admin accounts and rotating secret keys.
- Full file and database review. We compare core files to clean copies from WordPress.org, inspect plugins and themes, and search the database for injected scripts and spam.
- Backdoor removal. A backdoor is hidden code that lets an attacker get back in. We look in the places they usually hide, such as uploads folders, fake plugin files and scheduled tasks.
- Root cause analysis. We identify how the attacker got in, such as a vulnerable plugin, a weak password or a leaked key.
- Blocklist review requests. We submit review requests to Google Safe Browsing and other blocklists once the site is clean.
- Hardening. We apply security settings and server changes that make a repeat attack much harder.
- A written incident report in plain language.
How it works
- Triage. You tell us what you are seeing. We take a backup of the infected site for evidence and check how widespread the problem is.
- Fixed quote. After a quick assessment, we give you a fixed price for the cleanup.
- Contain and clean. We remove malicious code, replace modified core files, and clean the database.
- Find the entry point. We trace how the attacker got in and close that path.
- Harden and verify. We apply hardening, rescan, and test the site’s key pages and forms.
- Delist. We request reviews from Google and other vendors and follow up until the warnings are gone.
We describe where malware usually hides in our article on how to find WordPress backdoors, and the delisting process in how to remove the Google dangerous site warning.
What you get
- A clean site, checked by people who read code, not just by a scanner.
- The cause of the hack identified and fixed.
- Removal requests sent to blocklists, with follow-up until they clear.
- A hardened setup with stronger logins, safer file permissions and fewer exposed endpoints.
- An incident report you can share with your team, your host or your insurer.
Why Verma IT
Malware cleanup is mostly careful detective work. Our founder, Ajay Verma, has been building WordPress plugins since 2010 and is a WordPress core contributor, so we know what normal WordPress code looks like and can spot what does not belong.
We also see hacks as a symptom of technical debt. Abandoned plugins, old admin accounts and missing hardening are the usual ways in. We measure that exposure and help you reduce it, so the cleanup is the end of the problem, not a pause. After cleanup, many clients move onto our WordPress maintenance plan so updates and monitoring keep the site safe.
Get help now
If your site is hacked or you suspect it is, contact us and describe what you are seeing. We will reply with next steps and a fixed quote.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know if my WordPress site has malware?
- Common signs are spam pages in Google results, redirects to strange sites, unknown admin users, a browser warning about a dangerous site, or a host suspending your account. Some infections show no signs at all, which is why a proper scan matters.
- Can't I just restore a backup?
- Sometimes, but backups often contain the same infection or the backdoor the attacker used to get in. Restoring without finding the entry point usually means getting hacked again.
- How long does WordPress malware removal take?
- Most cleanups take one to two business days, depending on the size of the site and how deep the infection goes. Getting removed from blocklists can take longer because it depends on the review by Google or other vendors.
- Will my site go offline during the cleanup?
- Usually not. We may put up a maintenance page for a short time if the site is actively harming visitors. Otherwise we clean it while it stays online.
- How much does malware cleanup cost?
- We assess the site first and then give you a fixed quote for the cleanup and hardening. You will know the price before we start the work.