Emergency WordPress & VPS Security Service

START HERE: Emergency Security Assessment ($75 Credit)

Emergency Assessment

Before any emergency cleanup or malware removal begins, every incident starts with a rapid $75 Emergency Assessment.
This allows me to quickly identify the root cause, verify access, and understand the severity of the compromise before you approve a full cleanup.

What the $75 Assessment Includes:

  • Initial malware scan (files + database)
  • WordPress integrity check
  • Review of recent suspicious log entries
  • Evaluation of server-level symptoms (CPU spikes, brute force, abnormal processes)
  • Check whether CSF/LFD is installed and properly configured
  • Identification of active attacks or backdoors
  • A clear, fixed-price quote for full cleanup and hardening
  • 100% of the $75 is applied toward your final cleanup price

This step ensures that we both know exactly what’s going on—and you’re not paying for more work than you actually need.

When You Should Use This Emergency Service

Reach out immediately if you notice any of the following:

  • Your WordPress site is defaced, redirecting to another domain, or showing spam pages
  • You’re seeing sudden logouts, unknown admin users, or suspicious orders/comments
  • Your VPS is slow, overloaded, or crashing without a clear reason
  • CSF or another firewall is throwing constant alerts or failed logins
  • Your site keeps hitting HTTP 500 / 502 / 503 errors after an attack or malware cleanup
  • You’ve just cleaned a hack, but it keeps coming back

If you’re unsure whether it’s “serious enough,” assume it is and contact me—security rarely gets better on its own.

What Happens First (Initial Emergency Triage)

After the $75 Emergency Assessment is completed, my priority is to stop the bleeding and stabilize your environment.

During the initial emergency session, I typically:

  1. Lock down access
    • Tighten CSF/LFD rules on your VPS
    • Rate-limit or block abusive IPs and networks
    • Restrict admin and SSH access where appropriate
  2. Protect your data
    • Create server-level or hosting snapshots (where available)
    • Preserve key logs and files for later analysis
  3. Identify the immediate threat
    • Review recent 404/403/500 errors and login attempts
    • Look for active scanners, brute-force attempts, and known exploit patterns
    • Check for obvious malware, backdoors, or rogue users
  4. Stabilize your site
    • Get WordPress loading again safely, if possible
    • Disable compromised plugins/themes or vulnerable entry points
    • Apply basic hardening to reduce the chance of an immediate re-attack

What’s Included in an Emergency Security Session

Depending on what we find, your emergency session may include:

  • Immediate firewall lockdown using CSF/LFD (where available)
  • Malicious IP / network blocking based on real access log data
  • Review of recent Apache/Nginx logs for suspicious patterns
  • Inspection of WordPress core, plugins, and themes for obvious tampering
  • Check for hidden admin accounts, rogue cron jobs, and suspicious scripts
  • Basic hardening of WordPress login, XML-RPC, and uploads
  • Recommendations for next steps (clean rebuild, restore from backup, or full hardening)

You’ll get a short written summary of what was found, what was done, and what I recommend next. And if you haven’t already upgraded past the initial assessment, your $75 assessment fee is fully credited toward the next step

⭐ Upgrade to Full Cleanup + Advanced Firewall & Honeypot Protection

Once the immediate issue is contained, you can upgrade to a complete security overhaul designed to prevent repeat incidents and lock down your server for the long term.

What the Full Package Includes:

  • Deep malware cleanup (files + database + backdoor removal)
  • Full WordPress integrity & plugin/theme review
  • Rogue user, cron, and script removal
  • Reset & harden key security settings
  • Server-level hardening (PHP, Apache/Nginx, permissions)
  • Optimized CSF & LFD firewall rules tuned to your traffic
  • Smart honeypot endpoint to trap bots before they hit WordPress
  • Custom blocklists generated from your real attack patterns
  • A Security Dashboard showing:
    • Honeypot hits
    • Top offenders
    • Malicious 404 activity
    • Firewall status

Why Upgrade?

Most hacks return because the original entry point never gets fixed or the server isn’t hardened properly. This upgrade transforms a one-time emergency fix into a robust, long-term security solution built on your real traffic and threat data.

If you want peace of mind after a stressful incident, this is the package that gives it to you.

How the Emergency Process Works

  1. Submit an Emergency Request
    • Click the Emergency Assessment button and complete the short form
    • Describe what you’re seeing and how long it’s been happening
  2. Access & Quick Assessment
    • You’ll securely provide VPS/hosting and WordPress access
    • I’ll begin with the $75 Emergency Assessment, which identifies the infection scope and what needs to be done.
  3. Lockdown & Fix
    • I prioritize containment and getting you back online safely
    • You’ll receive a brief summary of what was done and next-step recommendations

What I Need From You

To act quickly, I may need some or all of the following (depending on your setup):

  • VPS / Server access
    • Root SSH or WHM access (for CSF/LFD and firewall work)
    • Hosting panel access if you’re on a managed host
  • WordPress access
    • Administrator login (or I can create a new admin account if you can still log in)
  • Any relevant context
    • Emails from your host about malware or abuse
    • Recent changes you made (new plugins, themes, migrations, etc.)

The more you can share up front, the faster we can secure and stabilize things.

Pricing & Response Time

This is a premium emergency service focused on immediate stabilization and security. All emergencies begin with a $75 Assessment (credited toward your cleanup).

  • You’ll receive a clear, fixed quote before work starts
  • For complex incidents (multiple sites, multiple VPSs, or severe compromises), I’ll outline a phased approach so you know exactly what you’re approving

If cost is your main concern, I can also suggest a “minimum necessary” emergency action to stop the worst of the damage first.

FAQ

Q: Why is the Emergency Assessment required?
A: Every incident is different. The assessment allows me to determine the infection depth, server condition, and real cause of the issue before quoting a cleanup. It prevents overcharging, under-scoping, and missed backdoors—and the $75 is fully credited toward your cleanup.

Q: Can you guarantee that the hack will never come back?
A: No one can honestly guarantee that. What I do provide is a combination of cleanup, firewall tuning, and hardening designed to make a repeat incident much less likely—and to make attackers work a lot harder to try again.

Q: Do you only work with WordPress?
A: WordPress is a primary focus, but I also work at the VPS / OS level (CSF, LFD, logs, and firewall rules). If your issue is server-wide, not just WordPress, I can usually help.

Q: My host already “cleaned” my site. Why am I still having problems?
A: Many host cleanups remove visible malware but don’t adjust your firewall, close the original entry point, or remove hidden backdoors. That’s where deeper VPS-level security and ongoing monitoring make a difference.

Q: What if I don’t have root access?
A: I can still help at the WordPress level and sometimes via your hosting panel. However, firewall tuning and deeper protection are much more effective with proper VPS or server access.

Ready to Secure Your Site or Server?

If you’re in the middle of an incident, don’t wait and don’t assume it will go away on its own.

Click the Emergency Request button, describe what’s happening, and I’ll review your situation and provide a clear plan to stabilize, secure, and recover your site or server as quickly as possible.