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If you suspect malware on your website:

Free Online Scanners:

  • Sucuri SiteCheck: sitecheck.sucuri.net
  • VirusTotal: virustotal.com
  • Google Safe Browsing: Check search results for warnings

In Plesk:

1. Check if ImunifyAV is available

2. Run a malware scan

3. Review detected threats

4. Clean or quarantine infected files

WordPress:

  • Install Wordfence plugin
  • Run full scan
  • Review and remove malware
  • Change all passwords after cleaning

Signs of Malware:

  • Strange redirects
  • Unknown files in directories
  • Modified .htaccess or index files
  • Spam links in your content
  • Google "This site may be hacked" warning

After Cleaning:

1. Update all software

2. Change all passwords

3. Review user accounts

4. Check scheduled tasks

5. Monitor for reinfection


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