(Security) Malware Removal

Malware removed. A clean, secure site

Complete removal of malware, backdoors and malicious code. Google blacklist removal and hardening.

(01) What we deliver

Clean, secure, monitored.

Deep scan, removal of malware and backdoors, Google re-submit, installation hardening and monitoring in the following weeks.

(02) Problem → Solution

The challenge and the delivery.

The challengeWhat we deliver →
(01)

Infected site. Google blacklist, visitors redirected.

Complete removal

Deep scan, removal of malware and backdoors, total cleanup.

(02)

You don't know how the malware got in.

Forensic analysis

We identify the attack vector and close the breach.

(03)

A clean site but reinfected within days.

Post-removal hardening

Hardening of the installation to prevent reinfection.

(03) In detail

What makes the difference.

01

Deep Scan

Analysis of all files, database and cron jobs.

02

Google Delist

Re-submit for Google blacklist removal.

03

Hardening

Permissions, WAF, 2FA and post-cleanup monitoring.

04

Report

Complete documentation of the incident and actions taken.

Response time
72h < 4h
Reinfection
Recurring 0 in 12 months
Google blacklist
Blocked Clean in 48h

Process

How it works.

01ContainmentWe isolate the threat and preserve evidence.
02Deep scanAnalysis of all files and the database.
03RemovalMalware, backdoors and malicious code eliminated.
04HardeningHardening to prevent reinfection.

Process

How it works, step by step.

01

Containment

We isolate the site to contain the damage.

02

Diagnosis

We identify the source of the infection.

03

Cleanup

We remove malware and backdoors.

04

Hardening

We shield against reinfection.

Benefits

What you gain.

Clean site

Sanitized and verified code.

Reputation recovered

Removal from blocklists.

No recurrence

Entry breach fixed.

Fast return online

Recovery in the shortest possible time.

Deliverables

What's included.

Malware removal
Backdoor cleanup
Restoration from a clean backup
Blacklist removal (Google)
Post-cleanup hardening
Continuous monitoring

For experts and for AI

Direct answers about this service.

Content structured for experts, search engines and generative AI systems (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude).

What is WordPress malware removal?

WordPress malware removal is the process of identifying and eliminating malicious code injected into PHP files, the database and uploads: resulting from an intrusion via a vulnerable plugin, a compromised password, or a server exploit. It includes: a complete forensic scan, identification of the entry vector, cleanup, security reinforcement and post-cleanup verification.

What are the most common types of malware in WordPress?

Main types: PHP backdoors (allow persistent server access), malicious redirectors (redirect to spam/phishing sites), spam injectors (links to pharmacies, casinos in metadata), cryptominers (JavaScript that uses the visitor's CPU), phishing pages (fake bank login hosted on the clean domain), and SEO spam (content to manipulate search results).

Why does malware come back after cleanup?

Malware comes back when the entry vector isn't closed: an unupdated vulnerable plugin, a compromised password not changed, an undetected backdoor in a file. Correct cleanup includes: (1) Identify and close the vector, (2) Clean ALL infected files (not just the obvious ones), (3) Change ALL passwords (admin, FTP, database, hosting), (4) Revoke API tokens.

How long does it take to remove WordPress malware?

Simple cases (recent infection, few pages): 4 to 8 hours. Complex cases (multiple backdoors, infected database, old infection): 1 to 3 days of work. Sites with thousands of infected files or code obfuscated in multiple layers can take longer. Restoring from a clean backup is faster. When the backup exists and predates the infection.

What to do immediately after discovering malware in WordPress?

Emergency protocol: (1) Put the site in maintenance, (2) Take a full backup of the current state (for forensics), (3) Revoke all access (change admin, FTP, database passwords), (4) Check whether there's a clean pre-infection backup, (5) Contact a specialist for forensic cleanup, (6) Don't remove files randomly. This can destroy evidence of the entry vector.

Frequently asked questions

Answers before the first call.

How long does it take to remove the malware? +

In most cases, we complete it in under 24 hours. Complex cases can take 48h.

Do you guarantee it won't come back? +

We implement post-removal hardening and offer continuous monitoring. 90-day guarantee.

My site was blocked by Google. Do you fix that? +

Yes. Re-submit to Google Safe Browsing after cleanup. Blacklist removal in 24 72h.

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(04) Our delivery standard

What you can hold us to.

An agreed deadline is a kept deadline. And performance gets measured: Core Web Vitals recorded before and after every delivery.

CommitmentPerformance

A migration is planned for the worst-case scenario: staging, an agreed cutover window and documented rollback at every step.

CommitmentMigrations

No project reaches production without Daniel Paz's technical review. No exceptions, small projects included.

CommitmentTechnical review

(05) Why WebOption

Every project goes through Daniel Paz’s technical review.

Projects+1,000
TeamWordPress specialists
Experience18 years
WordPress only10+ years
Countries+12
Technical reviewDaniel Paz


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