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Confirming the cleanup worked.

WHAT TO CHECK

Run a malware scan Load the site logged out, from a different network Check how it appears in search results Check for unexpected files Check your user list Check cron jobs

THE EXTERNAL CHECK

Load the site on a phone, on mobile data, in a private window.

Some compromises show only to certain visitors.

THE SEARCH CHECK

Search your domain with unrelated terms.

Injected pages may still be indexed.

WHAT TO MONITOR

File changes, for the next few weeks Login activity Resource use

WHY MONITOR

A compromise that returns indicates the entry point was not closed.

HOW LONG TO WATCH CLOSELY

At least a month.

WHAT TO DO IF IT RETURNS

The entry point is still open.

Stop, and investigate properly rather than cleaning again.

WHAT TO ASK US

We can check server-side for anything you cannot see.


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