WordPress Malware Removal
We remove SocGholish, FakeUpdates, redirect hacks, injected scripts, and backdoors — completely, not just on the surface. Site restored and hardened so the infection does not come back.
Signs your WordPress site has been compromised
Any of these means your site likely has active malware or a backdoor still open.
Malware types we remove
We have hands-on experience cleaning each of these infection types from live WordPress sites.
SocGholish / FakeUpdates
Obfuscated JavaScript injected into theme files, plugin files, and wp_options. Displays fake browser update overlays to deliver malware to your visitors. One of the most common WordPress infections in 2024–2025.
Malicious Redirect Injections
PHP or .htaccess code that redirects mobile users, organic search visitors, or all visitors to spam or phishing sites. Often hidden in legitimate-looking files or database rows.
PHP Backdoors & Webshells
Files that allow attackers to re-enter your site even after surface-level cleanup. Often disguised as cache files, image files, or injected into core WordPress files. Removing the visible malware without finding the backdoor means it comes back.
Database-Level Malware
Scripts and links injected directly into the WordPress database — posts, options, widgets, or user meta. Scanners that only check files miss these entirely.
SEO Spam / Pharma Hack
Hidden links and keyword spam injected to rank your domain for pharmacy, gambling, or adult content. Damages your SEO and triggers Google manual penalties.
Rogue Admin Accounts
Attackers create new administrator accounts to maintain persistent access. We identify all unauthorized users, revoke access, and close the vulnerability that allowed account creation.
How we clean your site
A surface scan is not enough. We go file-by-file and row-by-row.
Full site scan and infection mapping
We scan every file — core WordPress, themes, plugins, uploads — and the entire database. We map every infected location before touching anything.
Malware removal — files and database
We remove all injected code manually, not just with automated tools. This catches obfuscated infections that automated cleaners miss.
Backdoor hunt and closure
We specifically look for secondary access points — webshells, rogue admin accounts, and vulnerable plugin versions — and close every one before calling the site clean.
Hardening and credential rotation
We update WordPress core, plugins, and themes; rotate passwords and secret keys; fix file permissions; and install a firewall. We also remove unused plugins and themes that expand your attack surface.
Google and host reinstatement
We submit a reconsideration request to Google Search Console and help you provide a clean scan report to your host if the account was suspended.
Pricing & turnaround
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from site owners dealing with a WordPress compromise.
What is SocGholish and can you remove it from my WordPress site?
SocGholish (also called FakeUpdates) is a JavaScript-based malware campaign that injects fake browser update prompts into your site to deliver malware to your visitors. It typically hides in theme files, plugin files, and the WordPress database. Yes — we remove SocGholish completely, including all injected scripts, database entries, and the backdoors that allowed the infection in the first place.
My host suspended my account because of malware. Can you still help?
Yes. This is one of the most common scenarios we handle. We help you obtain a clean copy of your files, remove all malicious code, and then coordinate with your host's abuse team to lift the suspension after providing a clean scan report and remediation summary.
Will my site go down during the cleanup?
In most cases, no. We work carefully on the live site or a staging copy depending on severity. If your host has already suspended the account, we work to restore access first so cleanup can proceed without losing your content.
How long does WordPress malware removal take?
Most standard cleanups are completed within 24 hours. Complex infections with multiple backdoors, deep database injections, or account-level compromise may take 48–72 hours. We communicate clearly at every step so you always know the status.
What stops my site getting hacked again after cleanup?
Every cleanup includes post-removal hardening: we identify and close the original attack vector, remove unused plugins and themes, rotate all credentials and secret keys, set correct file permissions, and install a firewall with login protection. We also give you a written summary of what was found and what was changed so you have a record.
Your site is a liability every hour it stays infected.
Send us access details and we will assess the infection within a few hours and give you a clear next step — no automated scan reports, no guessing.
