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WordPress Malware Removal Manchester

If your WordPress site redirects visitors to strange pages, shows spam in Google or carries a red browser warning, it has probably been hacked. Our Manchester team cleans infected sites, removes malware and spyware, and closes the gap the attacker used so it does not happen again next week.

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What a hacked WordPress site actually looks like

Most infections stay hidden: a redirect that only fires for phone visitors arriving from Google, a few lines added to a theme file, or thousands of spam pages missing from your menus. The Japanese keyword hack, where Google lists Japanese pages selling fake brand goods under your domain, is common. Unknown admin users and stray PHP files in the uploads folder are other signs.

Spyware is what owners fear most. Some code copies what customers type at checkout. Backdoors let the attacker back in after a quick tidy, which is why deleting one obvious file rarely solves anything. Google may also show a Safe Browsing warning and list the problem in the Security issues report in Search Console.

Who calls us for a malware clean

Usually someone just alerted by a customer, host or Google.

  • Shop owners whose WooCommerce checkout may have been tampered with
  • Businesses whose host suspended the account for sending spam
  • Sites with a red Chrome warning or a hacked notice in Google results
  • Owners who found admin accounts or password resets they never created
  • Anyone cleaned once already who was reinfected within weeks

How we clean a hacked WordPress site

1

Snapshot before touching anything

We copy the files and database as found, so nothing is lost and we have a record of what changed.

2

Compare against clean copies

Core files are checked against official WordPress checksums, and plugins and themes against fresh copies of the same versions.

3

Remove malware and backdoors

We clear injected code, spam pages, rogue database entries and admin users, and scripts hiding in the uploads folder.

4

Reset every way in

All WordPress, hosting, FTP and database passwords are changed, and the salts in wp-config.php are regenerated so every existing login is thrown out.

5

Find the entry point

Access logs and plugin versions tell us how they got in, and we patch or replace that component.

6

Request Google review

Where the site was flagged, we request a review in Search Console and watch the status.

What you get after the clean

  • Core, plugin and theme files matching known-good versions
  • A list of every infected file, rogue user and spam URL removed
  • New passwords and security keys, with old sessions logged out
  • A plain note on how the attacker got in and what we changed
  • Spam URLs returning 410 so Google drops them

Why sites get reinfected after a quick clean

Sites get hacked twice when only the symptom was removed. A scanner deletes the redirect, the backdoor in a fake plugin folder stays, and the attacker walks back in. Usual leftovers:

  • Nulled (pirated) or abandoned plugins still installed, even when deactivated
  • Old admin accounts and reused passwords
  • Code injected into database tables, which file scanners miss
  • Other infected sites on the same hosting account
  • Scheduled tasks that rewrite the bad code after deletion

To find weak points before anyone breaks in, book a security check-up instead.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my WordPress site has been hacked?

Look for redirects (often only on mobile or from Google), spam pages in search results, unknown admin users, a host suspension or a browser warning. Some infections show nothing at all, so if you are unsure, send us the address and we will check before quoting.

Will I lose content or orders during the clean?

No. We back everything up first and work only on infected files and database entries. On WooCommerce sites we avoid restoring an old backup, since that would roll back every order placed since, unless you decide it is the right option.

Can you get the Google warning removed?

We clean the site and request a review through Search Console, the only route to having the warning taken down. Google carries out the review, so the timing is theirs, and we deal with any follow-up issues they raise.

Is spyware different from malware?

Spyware is malware that watches or copies data, such as form entries or card details typed at checkout. We look for it on any site with forms or payments and tell you if customer data may have been taken, so you can take advice on reporting.

What stops it happening again?

Closing the original entry point matters most. After that, regular plugin updates, removing unused plugins, unique passwords with two-factor login and off-site backups make a repeat far less likely. Our maintenance plans can take care of the updates for you.

Related services

Seeing redirects, spam pages or a red warning? Send the address through our quote form, call 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp 07737 902425, and we will look first and give you a fixed quote.

Areas we cover

WordPress malware removal for businesses right across Greater Manchester, not only the city centre. Choose your town:

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