How to Find and Remove Malware from Your Website
January 26, 2023 / Website Security / By Sonu
For the safety and security of your website, it is important to take measures to remove malicious software (malware) from your server. Malware can come in many different forms, such as fake advertisements, Trojans, and spyware. It can even be adware or malware that is installed without your knowledge or consent. Even if you think you have removed all of the malware from your server, there is always a risk that new malware could be introduced at any time.
How to find Malware in your web server
If you’re like most webmasters, you’ve probably been told that keeping your website safe is a top priority. One way to make sure your site is safe is by tracking down malware infections and removing them before they can do any trouble. Here are some tips for finding malware on your website:
1. Always use a security tool to scan for potential threats. There are many different tools available, and it’s important to find one that will meet your needs and the needs of your website.
2. Look for suspicious files and folders. Malware often creates fake files and folders in order to get inside your website. Check for any files or folders that don’t seem to belong, and remove anything that seems suspicious.
3. Monitor traffic data. Malware often spreads through infected links or downloads, so it’s important to track who’s visiting your site and what kinds of traffic they’re generating. This information can help you track down the source of the infection before it causes any damage.
4. Keep an eye out for unusual activity on your site. If something looks out of place or seems fishy, investigate further to try and identify the problem.
How to remove Malware from your web server
If you detect your website compromises or vulnerabilities, you will need to follow these simple steps:
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*Google will blacklist sites that could be considered dangerous to visitors, which makes it nearly impossible for people to find you. We identify and resolve any blacklisting issues, so there’s no interruption to your business.
**As opposed to simply scanning for malware that may have already infected your site, our Web Application Firewall (WAF) provides around-the-clock, proactive protection to block malware from ever reaching your website.
***Our Content Delivery Network (CDN) stores your content on multiple servers around the world, which means visitors connect to servers that are physically closer to them. This speeds up your website’s performance by at least 50%.
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*Google will blacklist sites that could be considered dangerous to visitors, which makes it nearly impossible for people to find you. We identify and resolve any blacklisting issues, so there’s no interruption to your business.
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2. Create account
After entering your billing information and checkout, you’ll get access to our Dashboard.
3. Open a malware removal request
Open a Malware Removal Request, and then submit your FTP information in our secure dashboard. Our Website Security team will take care rest and you’ll be emailed when the malware removal is complete.
Website Security Best Practices
By following these steps, you can keep yourself safe online and remove any malicious software that may be infecting your website.
1. Always make sure your passwords are strong and unique.
2. Use TWO-factor authentication on all your accounts.
3. Install a malware protection program like SonuPrasadGupta.Com Website Security.
4. Keep your website and plugins up-to-date with the latest security patches.
5. Scan your website for Malware regularly and keep a back-up of your files.
If you believe your website has been hacked and is displaying unwanted ads or unexpectedly redirecting, we can help. Our experienced security analysts are skilled at website malware removal. Contact us now to get help cleaning up malicious code from your site.
About Sonu Prasad Gupta
Sonu Prasad Gupta is founder and CEO of SonuPrasadGupta.Com and Vektor Sigma. He specializes in website design, web development and SEO. For over 7 years he has been helping brands, businesses and entrepreneurs around the world succeed through leading edge technology and creative solutions that are accessible even to those who don’t have any technical and online marketing skills.