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Infected Wordpress Files, HELP!

by im1217
6 replies
I got this recently in my email:


During a routine scan, the security team at PowWeb
discovered infected files in your "airindia" account.
Typically, these security vulnerabilities are due to the presence of
an outdated application or script in your account.

You can view a list of the infected files in the /stats directory of your
account, in a file named 'websitescan.txt.'



How do I get rid of this so I can access my sites again? Any useful articles explaining this? SItelock is trying to get me to pay a monthly fee for this service.
Thanks a lot.
#files #infected #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author Michael D Price
    "You can view a list of the infected files in the /stats directory of your
    account, in a file named 'websitescan.txt.'

    Delete the files in the list. Replace with clean backups if need be.
    Find the source of the hack, prob wordpress.

    If you like, I can do this for you for a small fee.
    Pm me if interested.
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  • Profile picture of the author secretja
    Install Wordfence plugin and remove infected files.
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    • Profile picture of the author CyberSEO
      Originally Posted by secretja View Post

      Install Wordfence plugin and remove infected files.

      Exactly. This is the best solution for WordPress site protection IMHO.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lemosys
    Follow the basic steps when your WordPress file is infected-

    · Take Backup of WordPress website and scan with the help of wordfence plugin
    · immediately Scan your website by https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/
    · Use some security plugins that help to defend with Viruses and malware
    · Setup Google Webmaster that will inform if any malware come in your website and you can easily remove by above process and also can inform to google.
    · Use SSL on your website to protect form unwanted infection.
    · Take Wordpress Expert help to safe and secure your website without losing anything.

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  • Profile picture of the author lordspace
    I'd export the content and import it into a new site.
    then add plugins and themes from the original sources
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    Are you using WordPress? Have you tried qSandbox yet?

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  • Profile picture of the author techwizard
    Short solution as stated above would be to install Wordfence. It can detect and suggest how to fix any issues.

    Did you install any nulled plugin or theme?
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