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Complete cleaning of WordPress from viruses + WP update + hosting optimization (Cityhost)

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134 USD

Client's review of cooperation with Oleksandr D.

Complete cleaning of WordPress from viruses + WP update + hosting optimization (Cityhost)

134 USD

Oleksandr performed the work at the highest level. He had a complex situation with the infection of two WordPress sites, where there were dozens of dropped files, fake plugins with backdoors, a created external administrator, and serious load on the hosting. Oleksandr found absolutely all points of infection, completely cleaned the files and database, removed malicious plugins and backdoors, updated WordPress, themes, and plugins, optimized the operation of the sites, and configured caching.

After his work, the sites operate stably, the load has disappeared, and the hosting issues have been resolved. The specialist is attentive, responsible, and has a deep understanding of both WordPress and the server side. He is in touch, and communication is clear and professional.

5.0

Yury Zhukov

Reciprocal Feedback

24 November 2025

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It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive cleanup of several WordPress sites from malicious code, optimize performance, update the CMS and plugins, and check the reasons for the abnormally high load on the hosting (Cityhost). There is a suspicion that the high load is caused by viruses or malicious scripts.

List of tasks

1. Complete removal of viruses and malicious code

It is necessary to:

Scan all WordPress files (WP core, plugins, themes, uploads).
Identify malicious files and suspicious injections in existing files.
Remove or clean infected files.
Clean .htaccess, wp-config.php, index.php, and other critical files.
Check CRON, autostarts, hidden backdoors, creation of fake admins.
Ensure that after cleaning, the site does not get reinfected.

Expected result:
Sites are completely cleaned, perform safe audits, no reinfections.

Update WordPress CMS and all plugins

It is necessary to:

Update WordPress to the latest stable version.
Update all plugins and themes.
Remove unnecessary plugins that are not in use.
Check the site's functionality after updates.

Expected result:
Current WordPress + plugins without conflicts.

Load analysis on hosting + optimization

A letter about resource overuse has arrived from Cityhost (see attachment).
It is necessary to:

Check which processes/files/requests are creating peak load.
Determine whether these are viruses or real system requests.
Optimize the database.
Check background processes, CRONs, bot traffic.
Check caching, the operation of WP-Fastest Cache, or install an optimal caching plugin.
Check PHP limits, memory_limit, max_execution_time.
If necessary, connect Cloudflare.

Expected result:
Load returns to normal. Hosting does not send warnings.

Access that will be provided

access to hosting (Cityhost)
access to WordPress
access to FTP
access to the database (phpMyAdmin)

The result of the work must include

Completely cleaned sites.
Updated WordPress + plugins.
Text report:
- which files were infected
- what was removed/cleaned
- what was updated
- which settings were changed
- what caused the load
Recommendations on how to avoid infection in the future.

Proposals 10 Rejected 10 Discussions 2

Viktor L.

11 0

Projects 11
Rating -
Rating 1 297

Budget: 3980 UAH Deadline: 2 days

Good day
I am ready to complete this project
Write to me for more detailed information

Yura Sachenko

5 1

Budget: 5000 UAH Deadline: 2 days

Good day,

I propose:
1) Audit and cleaning
- complete scanning of files (core, themes, plugins, uploads);
- searching for injections in .php / .js / .htaccess / wp-config.php;
- checking CRON, backdoor scripts, fake admins, auto-starts;
- cleaning the database (suspicious entries, eval/base64, etc.);
- basic protection to prevent the infection from returning immediately after cleaning.

2) Updating and optimizing the website:
- backup, updating WordPress, themes, and plugins;
- removing unnecessary extensions;
- checking functionality after the update.

3) Load analysis on Cityhost:
- I look at what exactly is loading the CPU/IO (bots, scripts, wp-cron, brute force, heavy queries);
- database optimization, caching (WP Fastest Cache / other), PHP settings (memory_limit, max_execution_time);
- if necessary – recommendation/settings for Cloudflare.

Deliverables:
- cleaned websites;
- up-to-date WP + plugins;
- text report: what was infected, what was changed, what was causing the load;
- recommendations for security and prevention.

Estimated timelines:
– 1–2 working days for the first website,
– if there are multiple websites and the infection is severe – 2–4 days for the entire pool.

Regarding cost:
– approximately 4000–6000 UAH for deep cleaning + updating + optimizing one website;
– additional websites will be cheaper, I will provide an exact amount after a quick review.

I can start with one website: conduct an audit, show the report, and based on that, finalize the budget for all resources.

Oleksandr D.

Winning proposal

38 0

Budget: 6000 UAH Deadline: 1 day

Good evening. I have many years of experience in removing malware from websites. I will do it quickly and efficiently, feel free to contact me!

Dmytro Shtanko

18 0

Projects 17
Rating -
Rating 351

Budget: 4000 UAH Deadline: 2 days

In two days, I guarantee you will like it, I have extensive experience in virus removal.

Sergey I.

67 0

Budget: 4000 UAH Deadline: 1 day

I will do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kirill Bystrov

3 0

Projects 3
Rating -
Rating 447

Budget: 4000 UAH Deadline: 2 days

Hello

I am ready to take on the optimization and analysis of your project. With the appropriate access, the process will go faster and more efficiently. A report, recommendations, and extracts from the logs will be provided. I offer further support after the project is completed. Please contact me in private messages for discussion.

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Karyna Reutenko

5 0

Budget: 5000 UAH Deadline: 2 days

I am a Frontend/Fullstack developer with extensive experience, passionate about my work. I am ready to complete your order with quality and professionalism. Always available to discuss all details and questions. If you need a reliable specialist — feel free to reach out!

I have significant experience working entirely with WordPress, OpenCart, and I am proficient in programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, and Node.js.

In addition to programming, I am involved in marketing and SEO optimization of websites: I will help increase visibility in search engines, set up a promotion strategy, and make your project as effective as possible.

I also work with CRM systems, setting up business processes and automation. I create and integrate AI agents, as well as implement telephony and chat solutions to improve communication with clients.

I am ready to be your programmer and help realize any ideas! 🚀

Vladyslav P.

92 0

Projects 93
Rating -
Rating 4 815

Budget: 3999 UAH Deadline: 1 day

Good day. In general, the task is clear, I will do it within a day. To respond in more detail, a preliminary audit needs to be done to see what is happening there overall, perhaps the budget is underestimated and there is much more work to be done.

Aleksandr Maylo

2 0

Projects -
Rating -
Rating 504

Budget: 4000 UAH Deadline: 2 days

Good day
Experienced WordPress developer with over 15 years of experience.
Fluent in PHP, JavaScript, CSS, with deep knowledge in creating and customizing themes and plugins, performance optimization, and implementing complex solutions based on WordPress.
I work with quality, responsibility, and focus on results.

Oleksandr Yeremenko

15 1

Projects 15
Rating -
Rating 859

Budget: 4000 UAH Deadline: 5 days

Good night, ready to perform website cleaning, experience more than five years.

Roman Matvii

67 0

Budget: 16000 UAH Deadline: 7 days

Hello! I will complete your task quickly and efficiently. The websites I have fixed work excellently, and I implement protection against similar attacks on the site.

My portfolio: https://freelancehunt.com/ua/freelancer/romas6ka.html#portfolio
Write to me, I will start working today. I will be happy to collaborate with you!

Volodymyr Stetsenko

7 3

Budget: 4000 UAH Deadline: 5 days

Good day.
I have experience and a desire to work.
I will complete it within the agreed deadlines.

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Roman Pavlovsky 13 November 2025

Сподіваюсь на сайтах не використовуються ломані плагіни та теми. Бо найчастіше через них пролізає вірус, так як ці плагіни не оновлюються і навіть якщо вони не містять бекдору, всеодно вони стають першими "дірками" на сайті, на який пролазять віруси.
Якщо на сайті потрібно оновлювати платні плагіни - ви готові купляти нові ключі для плагінів і щоб вони працювали коректно? Бо були деякі інциденти, коли люди не хочуть платити за плагіни гроші і просять зробит так, щоб сайт повторно не заразився і працював з тими плагінами, які встановлені і ломані. То це таке собі задоволення. Звісно, люди платять за це, але хочеться зробити якісно і без повторних заражень.

Yury Zhukov

14 November 2025

доброго дня. Якщо проблема тільки в тому що платні потрібно оновити тоді ок. На скільки мені відомо ломаних плагінів не встановлювали

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List of tasks

1. Complete removal of viruses and malicious code

Update WordPress CMS and all plugins

Load analysis on hosting + optimization

Access that will be provided

The result of the work must include

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