Hacked or infected WordPress website? We identify and remove malicious code, restore compromised files and secure the website to reduce the risk of reinfection. Our WordPress malware removal service costs £150, with support from an experienced WordPress development team.
WordPress Malware Removal for Infected Websites.
If your WordPress website has been hacked, infected with malware or started behaving unexpectedly, we can investigate the problem, remove malicious code and help secure the site afterwards. We review the website to identify how it has been compromised, clean infected files and restore normal functionality before applying practical security measures to reduce the risk of the same issue happening again.
Analyse the Infection
We scan the WordPress installation, plugins, themes and database to identify malicious files, suspicious code and signs of unauthorised access.
Remove Malware & Restore the Website
We remove malicious code, clean or replace compromised files and check that the website is functioning correctly once the infection has been removed.
Secure the Website
After the clean-up, we review common causes of reinfection, update vulnerable software where appropriate and recommend changes to improve the security of the WordPress installation.
About Cude Design
Cude Design has worked with WordPress for more than 16 years, helping businesses recover hacked websites, remove malware and resolve the technical issues that can leave a site vulnerable.
Because we also develop and maintain WordPress websites, we can investigate beyond the obvious symptoms of an infection. That includes reviewing plugins, themes, user accounts, hosting and other areas that may have contributed to the compromise.
Once the malware has been removed, we can recommend the practical changes needed to reduce the risk of reinfection, whether that involves updates, security improvements, hosting changes or ongoing WordPress maintenance.
Ongoing WordPress Security & Protection
After malware has been removed, ongoing maintenance and monitoring can help reduce the risk of future infections and make problems easier to identify quickly.
Security Monitoring
Regular security scans can help identify suspicious files, unexpected changes and other signs that a WordPress website may have been compromised.
WordPress Maintenance
Keeping WordPress, themes and plugins up to date helps reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities and compatibility problems.
Uptime Monitoring
We can monitor your website for outages and investigate if the site unexpectedly becomes unavailable.
WordPress Security
Additional security measures can include login protection, two-factor authentication, user account reviews and security plugin configuration.
Cloudflare Integration
Cloudflare can provide an additional layer of protection against unwanted traffic and certain types of attack while also supporting website performance.
Website Backups
Regular backups provide a clean recovery point if a website is compromised, damaged or affected by a failed update.
Why Is My WordPress Site Getting Hacked?
WordPress websites are commonly hacked through outdated plugins or themes, weak passwords, insecure hosting or malicious code left behind from a previous infection.
Once the malware is removed, we review the likely cause and recommend the changes needed to reduce the risk of reinfection.
- Outdated plugins or themes
- Weak login credentials
- Vulnerable user accounts
- Hidden backdoors or malicious code
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WordPress Hosting
WordPress Secure Hosting
A secure hosting environment can reduce some common risks and make recovery easier if a website is compromised.
Our WordPress hosting includes SSL, daily backups and Cloudflare integration, with hosting configured specifically for WordPress websites.
If your current hosting is contributing to security or reliability problems, we can also advise whether moving the site would be worthwhile.
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Request Malware Removal
30-Day Malware Removal Guarantee
If the original malware problem returns within 30 days of our clean-up, we’ll investigate the website again and remove it at no additional charge.
The guarantee covers issues connected to the original infection, rather than new vulnerabilities or changes introduced after the website has been cleaned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WordPress malware infection?
A malware infection is malicious code or files added to your WordPress website without permission. It can cause redirects, spam pages, broken functionality, suspicious admin users or other security problems.
Why is my WordPress website redirecting to another website?
Unexpected redirects are often caused by malicious code added to WordPress files, plugins, themes or the database.
We can investigate the source of the redirect, remove the malicious code and check for other signs of compromise.
How do I know if my WordPress website has been hacked?
Common signs include unexpected redirects, new administrator accounts, unusual files, browser security warnings, spam pages appearing in Google or changes you did not make.
If you are unsure, we can scan the website and confirm whether it has been compromised.
How long does WordPress malware removal take?
The time required depends on the size of the website and the extent of the infection.
Straightforward cases can often be resolved quickly, while more complex infections may require a deeper review of files, plugins, themes and the database.
Can malware come back after it has been removed?
Yes, if the vulnerability that caused the infection remains in place or malicious backdoors are missed.
After cleaning the site, we review the likely cause and recommend security changes to reduce the risk of reinfection.
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