Getting rid of malware on a website is very easy, but many website users don't know how. This makes their website more vulnerable to malware attacks.
Even with high security and expensive hosting, the threat of malware will still exist and can strike anytime. Therefore, you must be ready for any virus and know how to deal with it.
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Types of Malware That Often Attacks Websites
Generally, different malware attacks different sections of a website. This is because the purpose and intent of malware attacks differ. Here are some types of malware that often attack websites:
1. Trojans
Trojans are common viruses or malware that attack through files such as videos, pictures, music, etc. This virus is extremely dangerous to both website owners and visitors.
This is due to the Trojan's ability to slow down websites while also causing damage to visitors' devices. Therefore, it is generally detrimental to both parties.
2. Worm
Worm is another type of malware that is commonly found on blogs. This worm frequently attacks the website from within, causing it to be slow and frequently log out when used.
3. Popunder
A new Popunder virus has recently been discovered, and this type of virus can attack Javascript websites. As a result, it will cause some damage, one of which is damage to your website links.
Websites affected by Popunders are very easy to identify because when you visit the website, you will be immediately directed to a foreign page, and this will continue while you use the website.
4. Spyware
Spyware is a virus that can infiltrate and spread on a website, stealing personal information such as your name, address, email, password, and so on.
5. Ransomware
Ransomware is another type of malware that is frequently found on websites, and it works by temporarily blocking websites. Generally, attackers will ask for a certain amount of money in order for the website to be restored to its previous state.
How to Remove Malware with Wordfence Security Plugin
One way to get rid of malware on websites is using the Wordfence Security Plugin. This method is relatively simple and effective to implement; below are ways you can use this plugin:
1. Wordfence Security Plugin Installation
Below are the steps required to install Wordfence Security Plugin:
- First, open Google Chrome browser on your PC for easy installation.
- Next, open your WordPress login page, then enter your username and password.
- Press login and wait for the WordPress dashboard page to open.
- Go to the menu page on the left, then select the plugin menu.
- Next, search for the Wordfence Security Plugin in the search menu.
- The Wordfence Security Plugin menu will appear at the bottom, and you can click it in order to be directed to the installation page.
- After, press the install now button, then wait until the installation is complete.
- When it's back to the main menu, select plugins.
- After, select the Wordfence Security Plugin and press the activate button.
- Wait a few moments until the Wordfence Security Plugin activation is complete.
- After that, the Wordfence Security Plugin is ready to use.
2. Wordfence Security Configuration
After the Wordfence Security Plugin is installed, you can configure the Wordfence Security according to your needs. The following are the steps to configure the plugin:
- First, open the Wordfence Security dashboard page.
- Then go to the menu page at the top left of the dashboard and select the settings option.
- You will automatically be directed to the website settings page. You can select the dashboard settings first, then configure them as you wish. The settings options include layout, position, auto-update, etc.
- Next, configure the Wordfence Protection Activation option, where you can configure scanning, firewall, or upgrade to premium.
- After that, exit and return to the notification settings. You can set notifications to appear from anywhere.
- Next, set Wordfence Central Status to be able to manage websites on more than one device.
- After that, you can also check the number of hackers attempting to enter in the Total Attack Blocked section.
- After everything is as you want, press the save button and return to the main dashboard.
- From here, you can use the Wordfence Security Plugin to repair websites affected by malware.
3. Firewall Configuration
Don't forget to set the firewall so that the cleaned virus does not return to the website. To continue using the website normally, adjust the firewall settings as follows:
- Go to the Wordfence Security Plugin dashboard page.
- Scroll down, then you will find the firewall settings. Here you can configure the default settings in Advance Firewall Options.
- Next, select Hacker Prevention from the Brute Force Protection menu.
- After that, use the Whitelist URL menu to specify which pages to scan and which not to scan.
- If all firewall settings have been configured correctly, click the save button.
- Wait a few moments until the Firewall Setting Successful notification appears.
- You can now begin using the Wordfence Security Plugin to scan and clean websites of various types of malware.
4. Scanning
After successfully installing the Wordfence Security Plugin and configuring it, you can immediately scan your website. You can scan for and remove malware using the Wordfence Security Plugin in the following ways:
- First, open Google Chrome on your PC, then visit your WordPress page.
- Enter your WordPress account username and password, then press the login button.
- Wait a few moments until the dashboard page opens, then go to the WordPress menu page on the left side of the dashboard page.
- After that, open the Wordfence Security Plugin menu, then select the scanning option.
- You will automatically be directed to the scanning page, where you can immediately press the scan now button at the bottom.
- Here, the scanning process will begin; you just need to wait for it to finish.
- After scanning is complete, press clear all to remove or clean malware from your website.
- Wait until the clearing process is complete, then your website is now free of malware.
Conclusion
Getting rid of malware on websites is simple, with the Wordfence Security Plugin being the most popular tool for doing so. Aside from its numerous benefits, the Wordfence Security Plugin can also be used easily and quickly.