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Malware Removal

WordPress malware removal that cleans and secures your site.

We remove malicious files and database changes, identify how the attacker gained access, and secure the site before it returns to visitors.

from £99.99

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What to look for

Signs your WordPress site has malware

01
Unknown admin users or plugins you did not install.
02
Visitors redirected to spam or pharmaceutical sites.
03
Google Search Console shows security issues or hacked content.
04
New .php files in uploads or wp-includes folders.
05
Hosting suspended your account for malicious outbound traffic.

How we help

How BugShield removes WordPress malware

Malware removal is more than deleting suspicious files. We scan the database, core files, themes, and plugins, remove backdoors, reset compromised passwords, and harden weak points so reinfection is less likely.

Malware cleanup is £99.99 with BugShield, confirmed before work starts. Shield Pro adds daily malware scans and prevention if you want ongoing protection after the cleanup.

Pricing: Clear before work begins
Support: Direct developer chat
Access: Encrypted Password Vault

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How It Works

How WordPress malware removal works

Describe the symptoms

Redirects, warnings, suspicious users, or host emails. Share when you first noticed the problem.

Pay the confirmed quote

Malware removal is £99.99 upfront. You see the exact price before any work begins.

Clean, patch, verify

Your developer removes infections, closes the entry point, and confirms the site is safe for visitors.

What WordPress malware removal involves

Malware on WordPress is rarely a single bad file. Infections spread through theme files, plugin directories, uploads, wp-config.php, and database tables. Proper WordPress malware removal finds every instance and the vulnerability that allowed access.

Deleting obvious suspicious files without closing the entry point means reinfection within days.

PHP backdoors hidden in uploads or theme directories
Database injections adding spam links or redirects
Compromised admin accounts and unknown FTP users
Malicious cron jobs and outbound spam scripts
SEO spam and pharma keyword injections

Malware removal vs hacked site cleanup

The terms overlap, but malware removal focuses on eradicating malicious code and backdoors. Cleanup also includes hardening, password resets, and requesting Google review if your site was blacklisted.

BugShield handles both as part of a security fix, with a BugShield developer rather than an automated tool that may miss hidden threats.

BugShield WordPress malware removal

Malware removal is £99.99 with a confirmed quote before you pay. A security-aware developer audits files and database, removes infections, patches the entry point, and verifies the site is clean.

Shield Pro includes daily malware scans and malware prevention from £199/month for ongoing protection.

Contain the infection first

Limit visitor exposure, preserve useful evidence, and avoid repeatedly deleting visible files before the full infection is understood.

Check files, data, users, and scheduled tasks

WordPress malware can hide in several layers. A complete review looks beyond the first suspicious file and checks for other ways the attacker could regain access.

Verify the clean site

We rescan the site, test important pages and admin access, and confirm the removed behaviour has stopped. Search or hosting warnings may then require a separate review request.

Evidence of the work

How BugShield verifies the result.

Emergency work starts by preserving useful evidence and defining what safe recovery means. The site is checked beyond the first visible symptom before normal use resumes.

See how an unavailable WordPress site was recovered

01

Build an incident timeline

Record when the problem began, what visitors see, recent changes, and whether sales, access, data, or security are affected.
02

Check every affected layer

Review the relevant logs, files, database records, users, credentials, DNS, and hosting state instead of treating the visible symptom in isolation.
03

Confirm a safe recovery

Test the public site, wp-admin, and the important journey that failed, then verify that warnings, redirects, malware behaviour, or server errors are gone.

FAQ

WordPress malware removal FAQs

How much does WordPress malware removal cost?

BugShield charges £99.99 for malware and spam redirect cleanup, including verification. Complex multi-site infections may cost more, but you always see the quote first.

Will malware removal delete my content?

We remove malicious code, not your posts or products. Legitimate content stays unless it was injected with spam, in which case we clean it surgically.

Do you offer ongoing malware protection?

Yes. Shield Pro at £199/month includes malware removal, daily malware scans, and a larger backup storage allowance on top of Shield Light.

How do I know if my WordPress site has malware?

Signs include Google warnings, spam redirects, unknown admin users, suspicious files in your hosting directory, unexpected outbound emails, or your host suspending the account.

Is automated malware scanning enough?

Scanners catch many threats but miss database injections, encrypted backdoors, and server-level compromises. Thorough removal needs human review, not just a plugin scan.

Will malware removal break my site?

Careful cleanup removes malicious code while preserving legitimate themes, plugins, and content. We verify core functionality after removal.

How do I stop my WordPress site getting reinfected?

Close the entry point: update vulnerable plugins, strengthen passwords, harden file permissions, and consider Shield Pro with daily malware scans.

Do you check the WordPress database for malware?

Yes. Spam links, redirects, administrator accounts, and malicious settings can be stored in the database as well as files, so both areas need review.

Can malware return after it is removed?

Yes, if the vulnerable plugin, stolen password, hidden backdoor, or server account remains available. Cleanup includes finding and closing the likely route back in.

What should I change after WordPress malware removal?

Reset WordPress, hosting, SFTP, database, and connected-service passwords as advised. Keep software updated and add ongoing monitoring where the site risk justifies it.

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