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My WordPress site is showing signs of infection—odd text shifts have started appearing even though I’m not sure if other functionality has been affected yet. I ran a malware-scanning plugin which flagged multiple infected files, but I need a dev to remove the infected files and make sure there is no malware anymore. Here’s what I need from you: • Perform a full scan via SSH, cPanel, or preferred tools to locate every malicious file, script, and database entry. • Safely remove or clean those items without breaking the theme, plugins, or core. • Patch whatever vulnerability allowed the intrusion: update WordPress core, themes, plugins, and tighten file permissions. • Add lightweight hardening measures—.htaccess tweaks, login-limit, firewall rules—so this doesn’t happen again. • Supply a concise cleanup report listing what you found, what you removed, and recommendations for future maintenance. The site should load normally, with no hidden redirects or suspicious code remnants, and must pass a fresh malware scan before the job is considered complete.
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Hi, I can perform a full WordPress malware cleanup, scan the files and database, remove malicious code safely, patch the vulnerability, and harden the site. I’ll verify everything with a fresh malware scan and provide a concise cleanup report.
€14 EUR in 1 day
7.5
7.5
196 freelancers are bidding on average €35 EUR for this job

Hi, I can help clean the WordPress installation thoroughly and focus on removing the infection without disrupting the existing site. I’d inspect the files and database for malicious scripts, injected code, suspicious entries, redirects, and other remnants, using SSH, cPanel, or appropriate security tools. After cleanup, I’d address the likely entry point by updating WordPress, themes, and plugins, reviewing permissions, and applying practical hardening such as login protection, firewall rules, and appropriate .htaccess changes. I’d then test the site and run a fresh malware scan to confirm the cleanup is complete. You’ll also receive a concise report explaining what was found, removed, and what should be maintained going forward. Best, Ivane
€14 EUR in 7 days
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Hello! I'm a skilled WordPress developer with 7+ years of experience. I understand the urgency of cleaning up and protecting your website from malware. I conduct thorough scans via SSH, cPanel, or any preferred tools to locate every malicious file, script, and database entry. Upon removing these files safely; I also ensure there’s no breakage in your theme, plugins, or core and further strengthen your site's security by patching any vulnerabilities and implementing lightweight hardening measures like .htaccess tweaks, login limits, and firewall rules. My all-rounded approach ensures your site isn't just temporarily cleaned but fortified against possible future attacks. Check out my profile and read the reviews here - https://www.freelancer.com/u/Makhjanul Reach out to me so we can discuss your project in detail, agree on the scope, and finalize the budget according to your specifications. Thank you for considering my proposal, Makhjan
€250 EUR in 3 days
8.3
8.3

Hi, Nice to meet you, Can you provide me access to your WordPress dashboard and hosting details? It sounds like your site has been compromised, and I can definitely help with that. I will perform a full scan using cPanel and SSH to identify all malicious files and scripts. I’ll ensure that everything is safely removed without affecting your theme or plugins. Additionally, I’ll patch any vulnerabilities by updating the core and themes, and I’ll implement hardening measures to prevent future attacks. Once the cleanup is complete, I’ll provide you with a detailed report outlining everything I found, the actions taken, and suggestions for future maintenance. With over 9 years of experience in WordPress security, I’m confident in restoring your site to a clean and secure state. Let me know if you’re ready to proceed! Best Regards, Priyanka Sharma
€20 EUR in 7 days
8.5
8.5

Hello, I can thoroughly clean and harden your infected WordPress site without disrupting its theme, plugins, or core functionality. I’ll inspect files and the database using secure server-level tools, remove malicious code, verify redirects and suspicious behavior, update vulnerable components, correct permissions, and apply practical protection through login limits, firewall rules, and .htaccess safeguards. I’ll also run a fresh malware scan and provide a concise report documenting findings, removals, and maintenance recommendations. One useful improvement is scheduling automated off-site backups before future updates, giving you a reliable recovery point. Check our portfolio, https://www.freelancer.com/u/installerpoint Best Regards, Muhammad Adeel
€25 EUR in 1 day
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8.1

Hi, I can start fixing your website now, I have remove malwares many times before in my 16 years of career, chat with me and provide me access to cpanel and wp-admin. Many thanks.
€30 EUR in 1 day
8.1
8.1

Hello. WordPress development expert ready to help you with a project. I have more than 400 good reviews and more than 15 years of development experience behind, so project will be done with the best quality and timeframe. Free bug fixing support. We can always make deal on price. Tnx, and hope to hear you soon.
€20 EUR in 1 day
8.3
8.3

Hi, I can see the real issue here isn’t just infected files , it’s the uncertainty around what the malware touched and whether the site is still carrying a hidden backdoor. I’ve handled WordPress cleanup, file integrity checks, and post-infection hardening, so I can remove the malicious code carefully without breaking the theme, plugins, or core. I’ll scan the site through SSH/cPanel, identify infected files and database entries, clean or replace them safely, then update WordPress, plugins, themes, permissions, and add lightweight protections like .htaccess hardening and login limits. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. I’ll also provide a concise cleanup report so you know exactly what was found and fixed. Would you like me to include persistence checks for wp-config, cron jobs, and hidden admin users as part of the cleanup? I’d like to confirm whether you have SSH access and a recent backup available, and whether the site is currently redirecting or only showing layout changes. Also, do you want me to review wp-config and scheduled tasks for persistence checks as part of the cleanup? Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Best regards, Asad
€15 EUR in 17 days
8.3
8.3

Hi, I can fully clean and secure your infected WordPress site. I’ll scan the files and database, identify and safely remove malicious code, check for hidden redirects/backdoors, update vulnerable components, and apply appropriate WordPress/cPanel hardening. After cleanup, I’ll verify that the site works normally and run a fresh malware scan to confirm there are no remaining threats. I’ll also provide a concise report of what was found, removed, and recommended. I have 10+ years of web development experience and can handle the cleanup carefully without disrupting your existing site. Cost: €20 Time: 1 day Thank you Regards, Sai
€20 EUR in 1 day
7.8
7.8

The malware scanner’s infected-file flags and the new odd text shifts are where I’ll begin, tracing both the filesystem and database rather than deleting files blindly. I’ll scan through SSH or cPanel, check WordPress core checksums, plugins, themes, uploads, cron jobs, users, database content, redirects, and obfuscated PHP, then safely clean or replace compromised items while preserving the working site. I’ll update vulnerable core/components, correct permissions, and add focused .htaccess, login-limit, and firewall hardening. Within 1 day, you’ll receive a normally loading site, a fresh clean malware scan, and a concise report of findings, removals, and maintenance recommendations. Is cPanel access available, or should I work through SSH? Muhammad Saad
€30 EUR in 1 day
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7.9

Those odd text shifts are the classic signature of injected spam content, and the important thing to understand is that deleting the flagged files alone won't fix it — if the backdoor that let them in is still sitting in an uploads folder or a mu-plugin, the infection returns within days. My approach over SSH is to take a full backup first, then replace WordPress core, themes and plugins with clean copies from source so only genuinely custom files remain to inspect, and grep those for the usual injection markers — base64_decode, eval, obfuscated payloads and recently modified timestamps. I also clean the database directly, since spam injections commonly live in wp_options, wp_posts and hidden admin users. Then I patch the entry point, rotate salts and passwords, lock down file permissions and wp-config, and add login limiting plus firewall rules. You get a written report of exactly what was found and removed, plus a clean scan before I call it done. I can start immediately.
€8 EUR in 1 day
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7.9

I can help resolve the malware issues on the WordPress site. With 7+ years of web development experience, I will scan for and remove malicious files, clean the database, and patch vulnerabilities. I will also implement hardening measures to secure the installation and provide a cleanup report. The goal is to ensure the site functions normally and passes a fresh malware scan. Regards, Ajhar
€14 EUR in 7 days
7.7
7.7

Hello, I see that your WordPress site has been infected, and you're looking for someone to clean up the malware and secure your site. I can help with that! My approach would involve performing a thorough scan to identify all the malicious files and scripts, ensuring that nothing is left behind. With over 7+ years of experience in web security and WordPress development, I can safely remove or clean the infected files without disrupting your theme or plugins. After addressing the immediate threats, I’ll patch any vulnerabilities by updating everything and applying some hardening measures to prevent future issues. I’ll also provide you with a detailed cleanup report, outlining what was found and what steps were taken. One question I have is: have you noticed any specific plugins or themes that might be more vulnerable, or should I focus on a general hardening approach? Best regards, Ivan Mandinski
€14 EUR in 2 days
7.6
7.6

Hello Sir, I am available to work right now and make sure your site is clean and stop future attack Regards, Nure Alam
€20 EUR in 1 day
7.6
7.6

Hello, I'm Wordpress expert, I have 10+ years experience in HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP, Laravel, API, Wordpress, Joomla,.... I resolved virus, vps issues via SSH many times! I will provide you with the best quality and long term support. Please discuss, thank you!
€34 EUR in 2 days
7.5
7.5

I hope this message finds you well. I am Muhammad Ghaffar, an experienced and verified WordPress developer on Freelancer.com with over 8 years of professional freelancing experience. You can verify my credentials and past work by visiting my profile: Freelancer Profile. I have thoroughly reviewed your project details and am confident that I can deliver exactly what you're looking for. However, I do have a few questions to ensure that I fully understand your requirements and can provide the best solution. Could you please message me to discuss these details further? Why Choose Me: 8+ Years of Experience: Extensive background in WordPress development. Verified on Freelancer.com: Proven track record of delivering high-quality work. Portfolio of Successful Projects: Omnes Influencers Linee Kaci Healthee Craft Shades I am dedicated to delivering top-notch services and would love to assist you with your project. Please feel free to get in touch so we can discuss further details. Looking forward to your response. Best Regards, Muhammad Ghaffar Freelancer Profile
€14 EUR in 1 day
7.7
7.7

Hi, I can help you with cleaning up your WordPress site and locking it down. I'd start by pulling a full file listing via SSH to spot anything outside the core checksums, then scan the database for injected code, not just what the plugin flagged. After removing everything I'd trace how they got in, patch that entry point, and harden the config so it's not a repeat issue. I'm Edward, and I've handled quite a few infected WordPress installs over the years. The report I give will be straightforward, what was found, what was removed, and what to watch for. Let me know if you want to discuss the details.
€10 EUR in 7 days
7.6
7.6

I can handle this cleanup, root-cause remediation, and site hardening for you immediately. Best Regards, Ihtsham
€30 EUR in 1 day
7.2
7.2

Hi, I went through your project details and understand what you're looking to achieve. I'd be interested in working with you on this. Based on the requirements you've shared, I can handle the project from start to completion while keeping the work aligned with your expectations, timeline, and desired outcome. My approach is straightforward: first, I'll make sure the requirements and expected deliverables are clear. Then I'll complete the work in structured stages, share progress along the way, incorporate your feedback, and deliver the final work after everything has been reviewed. Before we begin, I have a couple of questions about your requirements that will help me understand the scope more accurately. Feel free to message me so we can discuss the details and determine the best way to move forward. Best regards, Anum
€90 EUR in 1 day
6.7
6.7

With the rise of malicious cyber activities, having a developer with strong web security skills is essential. I am Sunita and I possess extensive experience in WordPress development, which includes both creating websites from scratch as well as site recovery and maintenance. My proficiency in applying the necessary fixes while ensuring zero disruption to your site's design, theme, and functionality would be instrumental in this malware removal project. I understand that beyond just removing the infection, it is imperative to identify and patch vulnerabilities in order to safeguard your site from further attacks. My adeptness in PHP, MySQL, and WordPress itself enables me to run comprehensive scans to locate even the most deeply embedded malware and clean it up effectively. I then proceed to fortify your site using appropriate measures such as .htaccess tweaks, firewall rules, and login limitations, reducing the chances of another breach.
€20 EUR in 1 day
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6.8

Hello I will immediately perform a deep-scan via SSH to isolate and purge the malicious scripts while auditing your core files and database for hidden backdoors. With extensive experience in WordPress security, I prioritize restoring site integrity and implementing robust hardening measures to prevent future re-infections. I’ll ensure your site is completely clean and optimized for performance. Have you noticed any specific patterns in the unauthorized text shifts, or shall I start by investigating your theme and plugin directories? Best regards, Giáp Văn Hưng
€15 EUR in 7 days
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