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We reduce the ways your website can be broken into, from outdated plugins to weak logins, and clean it up properly if it has already been hacked. You get a written record of what we found, what we changed and what still needs a decision.
↓Each hole in the wall is a real weakness we find. Watch probes get through, then bounce once the holes are bricked
Heard yourself say this?Count how many fit.
Five things owners tell us before a project like this starts. Every one you recognise adds a tally mark.
Tap the lines you have said this year.
One fits. Worth a short call to see if Security hardening is the right fix.
Two fit. A short call will tell you whether to do this now or later.
Three fit. This is probably worth planning soon.
Four fit. You are losing time to this already.
All five. This page was written for you.
Security hardening,explained without jargon.
What is security hardening?
One idea at a time. Each sheet lays over the last, so the picture builds up. Tap a number to jump.
It is like fitting proper locks, a grille and a watchman to a shop instead of only buying insurance.
Hardening means removing weaknesses before someone exploits them.
That includes keeping software patched, removing unused code and accounts, limiting who can log in and from where, and putting a firewall in front of the site.
Most website break-ins use known holes in outdated plugins or stolen passwords.
Hardening makes those common routes much harder.
Six parts,all handed over to you.
Your Security hardening work is made of these six parts. The comb lights each one in turn; tap a cell to read it.
Security assessment
A review of software versions, user accounts, file permissions, server settings and exposed admin areas, ranked by risk.
Malware cleanup
Removal of malicious files, injected code and database entries, followed by a comparison with clean copies of core files.
Root cause fix
Identification of how the attacker got in, such as a vulnerable plugin or reused password, and closing that route.
Hardening measures
Web application firewall, two-factor login for admins, login rate limits, removal of unused plugins and users, and security headers.
Blocklist and Search Console review
Requesting a review in Search Console's security issues report once clean, and checking other blocklists that flagged the site.
Ongoing patching and scans
Regular security updates and malware scans, with alerts reviewed by a person, as part of a care plan.
- Security assessment
- Malware cleanup
- Root cause fix
- Hardening measures
- Blocklist and Search Console review
- Ongoing patching and scans
Picture a business like yours,in three frames.
A typical situation, not a client story. The line in each frame goes from tangled to straight as the work is done.
A Bhubaneswar travel agency whose site started redirecting to spam
Four legs of one relay,about 3 days to get going.
Each leg is sized by how long it usually takes. Watch the baton go round, or tap a leg to jump there.
Four factors,four corners of your project.
Each corner grows when that factor is on the larger side. The outline is your project's footprint, and the quote follows it.
A compact project. The smallest footprint for your quote.
Mostly compact, with one area that needs more work.
A balanced build. Half the factors on each side.
A larger build. Most areas need extra work and time.
The full footprint. Every factor on the larger side.
The question we hear most:Clean the existing site or restore from a backup?
The board turns through each option. Tap one to hold it and read the trade-off.
You have a backup from before the infection and little has changed on the site since.
Any content or orders added after that backup must be recovered separately, and the hole must still be patched.
No clean backup exists or the site has too many recent changes to roll back.
It takes longer because every file and database table must be checked.
Four things that trip a project,and the fix we fit instead.
Each fuse is a mistake we see often. Watch it blow and get replaced, or tap a fuse to read the fix.
Deleting the malware and moving on
Without closing the entry point, the same attack usually returns within days.
Sharing one admin login across the team
Each person gets their own account with only the access they need, so actions are traceable.
Using nulled premium plugins
Pirated plugins often ship with backdoors, so we replace them with licensed or free alternatives.
Forgetting to rotate API keys after a breach
Payment, SMS and email keys stored on the site are changed as part of every cleanup.
Security hardening questions,answered plainly.
Search the answers. If yours is missing, ask us on the call.
Getting startedHow quickly can you clean a hacked site?
Most website infections are cleaned within one to three working days. Deeply compromised custom applications or servers take longer. We start containment as soon as access is shared.
Cost & timeWhat does hardening or cleanup cost?
A one-time cleanup is quoted on how deep the infection is and what platform you use. Ongoing hardening and monitoring are part of a care plan, and cleanup of new infections is included while you are on a plan.
Getting startedDo we need to report a breach?
CERT-In directions require many organisations to report certain cyber incidents within six hours, and the DPDP Act adds duties when personal data is affected. Whether these apply depends on your business. Check with your adviser, and we will provide the technical details they need.
Getting startedWill Google remove the hacked warning?
Once the site is clean, we request a review through the security issues report in Search Console. Google usually processes these within days, though timing varies.
Getting startedCan you secure our server as well as the website?
Yes. For servers we manage, we harden SSH access, set up a firewall, apply OS updates and restrict services to what the site needs.
OwnershipWho owns the security tools and logs?
Firewall, scanning and monitoring accounts are set up in your name where possible. Incident notes and logs are shared with you and kept with your site documentation.
Getting startedDoes a security plugin make us safe?
A plugin like Wordfence helps, especially its firewall and login protection. It cannot fix outdated software, weak passwords or poor server settings, which is why hardening covers all of them.
Getting startedWhat happens after the cleanup?
We recommend ongoing patching and monitoring, because most re-infections come from new vulnerabilities in plugins. On a care plan, we handle this and respond to alerts.
Works well alongside,from the same practice.
Shut the routes attackers rely on
If your site is showing warnings or acting strangely, message us and we will start with a quick check.