WordPress
These links will help you get results and answer 99% of your WordPress Malware questions and website browsing issues.
- DIY Post Infection β WordPress Malware Removal Cleanup
- DIY Prevent Infection β WordPress Security
- How Much? WordPress Malware Removal β Industry Research
- Service β WordPress Malware Cleanup
- Service β Website Maintenance Service
Other
- Turn off Safe Browsing / Deceptive Protection
- Use Website Security Checking Tools to generate report
- Change your DNS Provider
- Consider using NextDNS and click the Setup tab once you log into your free account
- Run a Blacklist Check report to fix things and than Request a reputation change
- BrightCloud
- Submit Website Unblock Request from Xfinity
- Disable, whitelist or configure software running on your PC (Bitdefender, Avira, Webroot, AVG, Avast, Malwarebytes, etc)
- Make sure the website you are visiting isn’t trying to serve mixed content (HTTP instead of HTTPS)
- Xfinity / Comcast
- Disable SecurityEdge’s Malware and Phishing Protection at ββhttps://securityedge.comcast.com/ββ
- Submit Website Unblock Request from Xfinity
- Malware and Phishing – This site is blocked because it is a known security threat. Please contact your network administrator to gain access.
- Probably a DNS issue, consider a VPS or change DNS provider based upon benchmarking results; check out the DNS Jumper app.
- Try hosting your content on another domain that’s not on a blocklist
Notes + Outbound Links
- Some websites are designed to take advantage of people by prompting them to pay for the privilege of removing certain features or limitations.
- There are websites that provide free scan tools and generate revenue from ad impressions.
- https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Free+website+malware+and+security+checker
- webroot.com/us/en/resources/tips-articles/how-can-i-tell-if-a-url-is-safe
- geekflare.com/online-scan-website-security-vulnerabilities/
Frequently asked questions
Why is my browser saying my WordPress site has malware?
Your browser shows a malware warning when it or your security software thinks the site is a threat. Sometimes the site really is infected. Sometimes it's a DNS filter, antivirus software, an ISP block, or mixed HTTP content. Run a few security checkers first to see which problem you actually have.
How do I check if my website is on a blocklist?
Scan the site with free tools like VirusTotal, URLVoid, Sucuri's site checker, or Google's Safe Browsing tool. Then run a blacklist check report. If the site is listed, fix the cause first, then request a reputation change from the service that flagged it.
Why does Xfinity block my website as malware and phishing?
Xfinity's SecurityEdge feature blocks sites it flags as threats. You can disable its malware and phishing protection on your Comcast account or submit a website unblock request to Xfinity. It may also be a DNS issue, so changing DNS providers can help.
Can my antivirus software cause false malware warnings?
Yes. Programs like Bitdefender, Avast, AVG, Webroot, and Malwarebytes can block sites on their own. Try disabling, whitelisting, or adjusting the software on your PC, then reload the page. If the warning disappears, the site wasn't the problem.
Do I have to pay to fix WordPress malware warnings?
Not necessarily. Many fixes are free, like DIY cleanup, security checks, and unblock requests. Be wary of sites that charge you to remove limits or that exist mainly to show ads. If you want it handled for you, call or text (720) 722-3227. The quote is free.