Urgent fix
Is your WordPress site hacked? I’ll have it clean today
I remove the malware by hand, without deleting your content, get Google’s security warnings removed and close the hole they got in through. Most cases are resolved within 24-48 hours.
What should you do if your WordPress site has been hacked?
If your WordPress site is hacked, you should put it into maintenance mode, delete nothing and contact a professional to clean the malware, identify the entry point and restore from a clean backup. Acting fast reduces the damage to SEO and reputation. WP Sereno steps in the same day in hacking cases.
How to spot it
Signs your WordPress site is infected
If any of these sound familiar, don’t wait: the longer it goes on, the more damage it does to your website and your rankings.
Strange redirects
Your website opens pages that aren’t yours (pharmacies, gambling, sites in other languages), especially on mobile or when arriving from Google.
Google red warning
Search results show “This site may harm your computer” or the browser blocks access with a warning screen.
Spam in your search results
Google indexes pages you never created, often in Japanese or about pills and dodgy products.
You can’t log in to the admin
Your password has been changed or administrator users appear that you never created.
Your hosting suspends you
Your provider blocks the account after detecting malware or because your server is sending spam to others.
Sudden traffic drop
Visits plummet overnight with no change to explain it.
How I fix it
Cleaning your WordPress site, step by step
No magic plugins that leave half of it behind. Manual, verified cleanup with a lockdown so the problem doesn’t come back.
Diagnosis and isolation
I check the real extent of the infection and put the website into safe mode to stop the damage and protect your visitors while I work.
Forensic backup
I save a copy of the infected state before touching anything, in case we need to analyse how and when they got in.
Malware cleanup and removal
I manually remove injected code, malicious files, backdoors and fake users, without deleting your content.
I restore and verify
I get the website working, check nothing is left hidden and ask Google to remove the security warnings.
Lockdown so it doesn’t come back
I update everything, close the entry point and reinforce security. This is where monthly maintenance really makes the difference.
Real case
From flagged by Google to clean and verified
An online store came to me with its website flagged by Google and the hosting about to suspend the account: redirects to third-party pages and dozens of injected files. Within a day it was clean, verified and the warnings were removed. A few weeks later it had recovered its rankings.
How it works
One-off fix, fixed price
You don’t need to sign up for anything long-term for me to help you with this. And if you want, afterwards we make sure it doesn’t happen again.
The fix
- Honest diagnosis of the real extent
- Fixed price before starting, no surprises
- Most cases resolved within 24-48 hours
- No contract or commitments
So it doesn’t happen again
The cleanup solves today. Monthly maintenance prevents tomorrow: up-to-date software, backups that actually get checked and continuous monitoring.
- Safe monthly updates
- Verified backups
- Monitoring and security
FAQ
Common questions about a hacked WordPress site
How long does it take you to clean a hacked website?
Most cases are resolved within 24-48 hours. It depends on the extent of the infection; I give you a specific timeframe after the initial diagnosis.
Will I lose my content when the website is cleaned?
No. I clean by hand to keep your pages, products and copy. I only remove the malicious code and files.
Will I get my Google rankings back?
Once the malware is removed and the security warnings are lifted, rankings usually recover within a few weeks. The sooner you act, the better.
How did the malware get into my WordPress site?
Almost always through an outdated plugin or theme, or a weak password. During the cleanup I identify the entry point and close it.
What if I don’t have a backup?
I can still clean it by working on the current website, without needing a previous backup. Afterwards I set up backups that actually get checked.
How much does it cost to clean a hacked WordPress site?
It depends on the extent. I review your case and give you a fixed price before starting, with no surprises or extra charges.
The sooner we act, the less damage
Tell me what’s happening with your website. I’ll reply with a diagnosis and a clear price, today.