WordPress security and malware removal for business websites
Word Security cleans hacked WordPress sites, finds and closes the way the attacker got in, hardens the install, and keeps it maintained afterwards. WordPress is the only thing we work on.
Malware cleanup starts from $199. Ongoing protection from $79/month. Worldwide, remote.
- Preserve a copyFiles and database, before anything changes
- InvestigateCore files, plugins, themes, users, scheduled tasks
- RemoveMalicious code, backdoors and rogue accounts
- Close the way inFix the entry point, rotate credentials
- Verify and reportRe-check the site, written summary
WordPress security services
From an active infection to routine maintenance, every service is built around WordPress itself rather than generic hosting security.
WordPress malware removal
We investigate, remove malicious code, backdoors and rogue users, then find how the site was compromised.
How malware removal works →Hacked site recovery
For an active incident: redirects, spam pages, a suspended account or a browser warning. First steps and full recovery.
Start the recovery →Security hardening
Access control, update hygiene, login protection, backups and plugin risk, reviewed and locked down.
See what we harden →FROM $79/MOOngoing WordPress security
Update oversight, regular security checks and backup verification so the site stays in shape.
See ongoing protection →What we typically get called about
Most compromised WordPress sites fit one of a few patterns. Each has its own page with the symptoms and how it is handled.
Redirects to spam or scam sites
Visitors, often only on mobile or from Google, land somewhere else.
Redirect hack removal →Backdoors and reinfection
The site was cleaned, then infected again days later.
Backdoor removal →Spam pages and SEO spam
Casino, pharmacy or Japanese keyword pages indexed under your domain.
Spam links hack →Browser or Google warnings
A red warning screen, a host suspension or a flagged domain.
Flagged site recovery →Cleanup that goes past the visible malware
Deleting the file a scanner flagged rarely ends a compromise. Attackers leave ways back in, and the weakness that let them in is usually still open.
WordPress only
We don't do generic hosting security or other platforms. That focus means we know where WordPress sites tend to fail: plugins, accounts, updates and backups.
Root cause, not just symptoms
We look for backdoors, rogue administrators, scheduled tasks and database injections, and for the vulnerable plugin or stolen password behind them.
Plain language, in writing
You get a written summary of what we found, what we removed and what we recommend, without the jargon.
Honest about limits
No cleanup is a guarantee and no site is unhackable. We say what we fixed and what remains outside the site's control.
A clear path from compromised to protected
- ScopeYou tell us what you're seeing and who hosts the site.
- InvestigateWe review files, database, users and scheduled tasks.
- CleanMalicious code, backdoors and rogue accounts are removed.
- Close the way inEntry point fixed, credentials and keys rotated.
- Verify and protectWe re-check the site and recommend what comes next.
Pricing that matches the help you need
One-time help for urgent problems, or ongoing protection for long-term peace of mind. Final pricing varies with site size, plugin count, hosting setup and current condition.
For hacked, infected or redirecting WordPress sites. Final price depends on site size, plugin count, hosting setup and the site's current condition.
- Malware and suspicious code review
- Cleanup of common infection traces
- Admin access review
- Post-cleanup recommendations
For sites that should stay secure after the work is done. Scoped to your site; the monthly price depends on its size and setup.
- WordPress update oversight
- Regular security checks
- Backup verification
- Ongoing maintenance and risk review
Prices are in US dollars and are starting points, not fixed quotes. See what affects the price.
What to expect when you hire us
Specialists in one platform
We work on WordPress and nothing else, so we know where WordPress sites tend to break: plugins, accounts, updates and backups.
Access you control
We ask for temporary access, never for passwords through the website form, and you remove it when the work is finished.
Findings in writing
You get a plain-language summary of what we found, what we changed and what we recommend next.
Honest about limits
No cleanup or hardening is a guarantee. We tell you what we found and what is still outside the site's control.
Free WordPress security guides
If you want to deal with it yourself, or just understand what is going on, start here.
Frequently asked questions
What does Word Security do?
We clean hacked and infected WordPress sites, find and close the way the attacker got in, harden WordPress installs and provide ongoing security maintenance. We work only on WordPress.
Is Word Security related to Microsoft Word?
No. The "Word" in our name refers to WordPress. We don't work with Microsoft products and we are not affiliated with Microsoft, the WordPress Foundation or Automattic.
My WordPress site was hacked. What should I do first?
Take a full copy of the files and database before changing anything, then change credentials from a clean computer. Our emergency checklist and hacked-site page walk through the first steps.
How much does malware removal cost?
Emergency cleanup starts from $199. The final price depends on the size of the site, the number of plugins, the hosting setup and how deep the infection goes. See pricing.
Can you guarantee my site won't be hacked again?
No one can. Cleanup removes the infection and closing the entry point lowers the chance of a repeat, but no site is unhackable. Hardening and ongoing maintenance reduce the risk and limit the damage.
Do you work with sites outside Switzerland?
Yes. We are based in Adliswil, Switzerland, and work remotely with clients worldwide.
Tell us about your site
Send a short message: your website, what you're seeing, and who hosts it. We'll get back to you with next steps.