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Removing Malware and the Warning by GoogleGoogle now warns users when they detect malware on a website with the ominous message
"This site may harm your computer". Few people will go past that warning to your site. So, if
your site has been flagged, you should take it as strong evidence that your site has been hacked and you
need to take immediate action. To get the warning removed, you first have to clean up your site. This
isn't really an SEO Tip, but if your site is flagged, none of your SEO efforts will help you regain your
traffic. This article contains my recommendations on fixing a hacked site and how to remove Google's malware warning. What To Do When Your Site is HackedAs I said, if Google has flagged your site, it's a virtual certainty that your site has been hacked. But many webmasters have little experience dealing with this level of security issues, so I thought I'd offer a guide to dealing with malware. These are the steps I recommend:
In summary, the key steps to removing Google's Malware Warning are: (1) Removing the malware from your website, (2) Closing any holes in your site's security, and (3) Filing a Review Request. If you follow these steps and still have trouble, you can get more help by visiting Google's Webmaster Help Forum where there are people who will examine your site and make recommendations. You should also make the following a part of your regular maintenance schedule:
These steps will help reduce the risk of your site being hacked, and will also reduce the risk of losing any important information if your site is hacked despite your efforts. |
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