WordPress Site Infected?
We Remove It in 24 Hours.
By WordPress Security Experts.
If your site is redirecting visitors, sending spam, or flagged by Google Safe Browsing, it has malware, and every hour it stays live makes the cleanup and the reputation damage slightly worse.
CV Infotech removes active WordPress malware on a standard 24-hour timeline. We do not just delete symptoms, we find the entry point, close it, and verify the site is actually clean against Google Safe Browsing before we call it done. Written report included, so you know exactly what happened, and if we do not find and remove active malware, you do not pay for the scan.
What WordPress Malware Is and Why It Spreads Faster Than You Think
WordPress malware is unauthorised code, files, or database entries installed on a site without the owner's knowledge, usually to redirect traffic, serve spam, mine search rankings for an unrelated site, or maintain hidden access for later use. WordPress is disproportionately targeted not because its core code is weak, but because it powers such a large share of the web that a single automated attack script can scan for the same known vulnerability across millions of sites in one pass.
The three most common entry points, in order of how often we see them, are outdated plugins with a known and published vulnerability, weak or reused admin passwords that fall to automated credential-stuffing attempts, and nulled or pirated premium plugins and themes that frequently ship with a backdoor already built in by whoever cracked the license. Attackers rarely need a sophisticated exploit when one of these three is left open.
Francisco Escobar has trusted CV Infotech with his WordPress infrastructure since 2012. Fourteen years of security updates, plugin management, and zero confirmed breaches. That track record exists because we treat prevention as seriously as cleanup, which is the same standard applied to every malware removal engagement, and it is also the reasoning behind our ongoing maintenance plans at /wordpress-maintenance-service/ for clients who want to avoid ever needing this page again.
Malware Found and Removed, or Free
We do not charge if we do not find and remove active malware. Our report documents every finding, so the outcome is never left to trust alone.
Entry Point Closed, Not Just Symptoms Treated
We find and close the specific vulnerability that let the attacker in. Treating symptoms without closing the entry point all but guarantees reinfection within weeks.
Google Safe Browsing Cleared
If your site was flagged by Google, we submit the review request and confirm clearance before handover, rather than leaving you to navigate that process alone.
Written Report Included at No Extra Cost
A plain-English report of what happened, what we changed, and what to watch for. You are never left guessing what the technical work actually accomplished.
Six Things Covered in Every Malware Removal
Full File and Database Scan
We scan every file in your WordPress install against known-clean checksums, and every row in your database for injected content. Automated plugins miss custom and obfuscated malware. Manual review catches what they do not.
Backdoor Detection and Removal
Backdoors are hidden re-entry points disguised as core WordPress files. We find them by comparing file hashes, not by looking at file names or modification dates, which is how disguised backdoors evade a casual check.
Admin Account Audit
Every unauthorised admin account is identified and removed. We check user creation dates, email domains, and login activity for the past 30 days to catch accounts an attacker created weeks before you noticed anything wrong.
Security Hardening Post-Cleanup
The specific vulnerability that allowed the infection is closed. File permissions are corrected, exposed login pages are locked down, and XML-RPC is disabled if it is not in active use.
Google Safe Browsing Clearance
If Google flagged your site, we handle the review request and confirm clearance, which typically takes 2 to 7 days to process once submitted with a genuinely clean site.
Written Removal Report
You receive a plain-English report covering the infection type, the infected files and database rows, the entry point, and the actions taken, in language you can act on without needing a developer to translate it.
Fourteen years of WordPress work means we have cleaned sites after every major exploit wave, TimThumb in 2011, RevSlider in 2014, the string of WooCommerce vulnerabilities in 2021, and the ongoing plugin supply chain attacks of 2024 and 2025. The pattern is always the same: attackers find a path in, install a backdoor, and wait. The site owner finds out weeks later when Google flags the site or a customer complains about a redirect.
What changes the outcome is not the cleanup tool, every serious security professional uses broadly similar scanners. What changes it is the experience to know where malware hides in specific WordPress versions, how to find obfuscated PHP that evades signature detection, and how to close the entry point properly so the cleanup actually holds. That experience comes from doing this for 14 years, not from running a plugin once and hoping.
This service is not the right choice if:
- Your hosting provider's plan already includes malware removal as a managed service
- You caused the infection by installing a nulled or pirated plugin you intend to keep using
- Your site requires a full rebuild rather than a cleanup, see /wordpress-development-company/
- You are comfortable with server terminal and FTP and prefer to handle cleanup yourself
We will tell you this during the triage call rather than bill you for work you do not need.
USA
Compliance: CCPA · Hosting: AWS us-east-1 · Support: EST (UTC-5)
We handle site credentials and access in compliance with CCPA, and all transferred data is processed on AWS us-east-1 infrastructure and deleted on completion. Incident timelines are communicated in EST business hours. Full detail: /web-development-agency-usa/
UK
Compliance: UK GDPR · Hosting: AWS eu-west-2 London · Support: GMT (UTC+0)
UK GDPR governs how we handle any personal data encountered during cleanup, including commenter or customer records stored in a compromised database. John Gowland's real estate platform build followed this same handling standard. Full detail: /hire-developers-uk/
Australia
Compliance: Privacy Act 1988 · Hosting: AWS ap-southeast-2 Sydney · Support: AEST (UTC+10)
Privacy Act 1988 obligations are factored into how we handle Australian client data during an active cleanup, particularly where a breach may involve customer records. Laura Maher's ongoing work runs on this same AEST-aligned model. Full detail: /app-development-company-australia/
20-Point Prevention Checklist
Once your site is clean, this is what keeps it that way. We implement the ones relevant to your setup as part of hardening.
| # | Item | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WordPress core, plugins, and themes updated on a schedule | Outdated software is the top cause of reinfection |
| 2 | Strong, unique admin password | Reused passwords are the second most common entry point |
| 3 | Two-factor authentication on all admin accounts | Stops credential-stuffing attacks even if a password leaks |
| 4 | Limit login attempts | Blocks brute-force attempts before they succeed |
| 5 | Admin username is not "admin" | The most guessed username on any WordPress install |
| 6 | File editing disabled in wp-admin | Prevents an attacker with limited access from editing theme or plugin files directly |
| 7 | XML-RPC disabled if unused | A common brute-force and DDoS amplification vector |
| 8 | Security plugin actively monitoring | Catches new threats between manual reviews |
| 9 | SSL certificate valid and enforced | Prevents credential interception on login |
| 10 | WordPress version number hidden from source | Reduces automated targeting of known version vulnerabilities |
| 11 | Unused plugins and themes removed entirely | Every inactive plugin is still a potential attack surface |
| 12 | Correct file and folder permissions | Misconfigured permissions let attackers write files they should not be able to |
| 13 | Security headers configured at server level | Blocks common injection and clickjacking attempts |
| 14 | Login URL changed from default where practical | Reduces automated brute-force targeting |
| 15 | File change monitoring enabled | Alerts you the moment a core or plugin file changes unexpectedly |
| 16 | Web application firewall active | Blocks malicious requests before they reach WordPress at all |
| 17 | Default admin username removed if it exists | Closes the single most targeted account name |
| 18 | Database table prefix changed from default | Makes automated SQL injection attempts slightly harder |
| 19 | Regular offsite backups with a tested restore | A backup you have never restored is not a real safety net |
| 20 | Ongoing monthly monitoring | Most reinfections happen in the gap between one-off fixes, see /wordpress-maintenance-service/ |
14 Years, Every Exploit Wave
We have cleaned WordPress sites after every major vulnerability since 2011. The experience is real, not a certification badge.
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Money-Back If Not Fully Clean
If your site tests clean on Google Safe Browsing, Sucuri SiteCheck, and our own scanner, we guarantee it or refund the work.
Francisco Escobar, 14 Years
Client since 2012. His WordPress infrastructure has been maintained and secured by CV Infotech for 14 consecutive years without a confirmed breach.
How WordPress Malware Removal Works
Six steps from first contact to a verified clean site and written report.
We confirm the infection type and give you an honest hour estimate before any billing starts.
The site is isolated so it stops serving malicious content to visitors while we work.
Every infected file and database entry identified in the scan is cleaned or replaced, including backdoors disguised as core files.
The specific hole that let the attacker in gets closed, not a generic checklist applied blindly.
We request a review if the site was flagged, and confirm clean status before handover.
You receive a plain-English report: what happened, what we changed, and what to watch for going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a Google Safe Browsing warning, unexplained redirects, or a hosting provider flag, you need this service now. A quick self-check on the /wordpress-security/hacked-site-fix/ page covers the five most reliable indicators if you are unsure.
Our standard commitment is 24 hours for a confirmed infection, from initial triage to a verified clean site. Complex cases with multiple backdoors or a deeply compromised database can take longer, and we will tell you honestly during triage rather than guess.
Removing the malware is the first step. We also submit a review request to Google once the site is verified clean, which typically takes Google a few days to a couple of weeks to process and lift the warning.
We guarantee the site is clean and the specific entry point we found is closed. If the same root cause causes reinfection within 30 days, we return and fix it at no additional charge.
Yes, always, including WordPress admin, hosting account, FTP, and database credentials. We include this in our written handover report as a required step, since a leaked password is often how the original infection happened.
Security plugins like Wordfence and Sucuri are excellent for ongoing monitoring and catching known malware signatures, but a manual removal service investigates unknown or custom malware, backdoors disguised as core files, and database-level infections that automated scans sometimes miss.
In most cases yes, though we may briefly restrict public access during active containment if the infection is actively serving malicious content to visitors. We always tell you before any downtime and keep it as short as possible.
Our rate is $30 an hour, and a typical straightforward infection runs a small number of hours. We quote an estimated range after the initial triage call, before any billed work begins.
Yes, this is part of the written report we provide with every removal. Understanding the entry point, whether it was an outdated plugin, a weak password, or a vulnerable theme, is what prevents the same thing happening again.
Yes, we have worked across shared hosting, managed WordPress hosts, and custom server setups. Access requirements vary by host, and we will tell you exactly what access we need during the triage call.
We will remove the malware and tell you plainly that the nulled plugin needs to be replaced with a legitimate licensed version or removed entirely, since it will almost certainly be reinfected otherwise. This is one of the most common causes we see.
Yes. $30/hr. Contact us through the form above and we begin within 2 hours during business hours, with a clear estimate before any billed work starts.
Your Site Is Still Infected While You Read This. We Remove It in 24 Hours.
$30/hr. Written report included. Money-back if we do not get it fully clean.