Security, cleanup & hardening — fix the mess and keep it stable
If your site has been hacked, is sending spam, redirecting users, or you’ve had a hosting warning — I handle cleanup, hardening, backups and monitoring so it’s safe again and stays that way.
Cleanup
Remove malware, spam scripts, redirects and injected code — and restore safe working pages.
Reduce risk
Patch the entry points: outdated plugins, weak auth, unsafe uploads, permissions and config.
Backups + monitoring
Backups, alerts and basic monitoring so issues are caught early — not after damage is done.
If you suspect a compromise: don’t keep “trying random plugins”. The safest path is to identify the infection, remove it properly, then harden the site so the same route can’t be reused. I’ll prioritise restoring normal operation first (homepage, forms, checkout), then lock it down.
Common problems
Website security support (UK)
I’m based in Rotherham and work with businesses across the UK. If you need urgent cleanup, send what you’re seeing and I’ll advise next steps.
What you get
Cleanup
Identify the infection, remove it safely, and verify key pages/flows work again.
Hardening
Secure config, safer permissions, updates strategy, and reduced attack surface.
Backups + restore plan
Reliable backups and a clear restore route so you can recover quickly if anything happens.
Notes + next steps
Clear notes on what was found, what changed, and what to watch going forward.
Typical entry points I lock down
Outdated plugins/themes
Known vulnerabilities exploited at scale. I patch safely and remove unnecessary bloat.
Weak logins & permissions
Weak passwords, reused creds, over-permissive file access and risky admin users.
Unsafe uploads
File upload endpoints used to drop scripts. I harden uploads and validate properly.
Poor hygiene / missing monitoring
No alerting means issues sit for weeks. Monitoring helps catch problems early.