WordPress Malware Removal and Security Hardening for Business Site

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Job Description: I am looking for an experienced WordPress Security Expert to clean and secure my website hosting platform immediately. My hosting provider has identified multiple malicious files and web shells on my server, and the site is currently disabled to prevent further issues. What I need: Full Cleanup: Remove all identified malware, backdoors, and malicious scripts from my server and database. Root Cause Analysis: Identify and close the entry point (vulnerable plugin/theme/config) that allowed this breach. Hardening: Implement security best practices to prevent future re-infection (e.g., WAF configuration, file permission audits, hardening the wp-config.php). Verification: Confirm that the site is clean and safe to return to production. Required Experience: Proven experience in manual malware removal (not just running a scanner). Expertise in investigating server logs and identifying hidden backdoors. Strong knowledge of WordPress security, PHP, and cPanel/server-side environments. When applying, please include: A brief overview of your experience with similar WordPress malware incidents. What tools or methodology you use for deep cleaning. Your estimated timeline for a full cleanup.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
WordPress Malware Removal
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since May 5, 2025
  • United States
    Orland Park8:19 PM
  • $48K total spent
    22 hires, 21 active
  • 1,213 hours
  • Sales & Marketing
    Small company (2-9 people)

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