Website Security · Los Angeles, CA
Malware removal, hacked website cleanup, firewalls, and WordPress hardening for Los Angeles businesses, plus monthly protection so it doesn't happen again.
Quick answer
Website security services protect a business website from hacking, malware, and abuse. That includes a web application firewall, malware scanning and removal, hardening WordPress and hosting settings, keeping plugins patched, SSL, backups, and cleaning up and recovering a site that has already been hacked.
Los Angeles IT secures and repairs websites for Los Angeles businesses from our Century City headquarters. Security reviews and hacked-site cleanup are $95 per hour, and ongoing protection is part of our website management for $250 per website per month.
What's Included
Protection that stops most attacks, and fast cleanup if a site is already compromised.
Malware removed, backdoors closed, clean files restored, and your site back online.
Hacked site cleanup →/ 02Regular scans for malware, spam injections, and suspicious files, with cleanup when found.
Malware removal →/ 03A firewall in front of your site that blocks attacks, bad bots, and brute-force logins.
Firewall →/ 04Locked-down logins, file permissions, admin accounts, and settings attackers commonly abuse.
Hardening →/ 05Vulnerable plugins and themes updated or replaced before they're exploited.
Updates →/ 06Offsite backups you can restore from if anything goes wrong.
Backups →/ 07Certificates installed and renewed, with HTTPS enforced across the site.
SSL →/ 08Help clearing Google "deceptive site" warnings and email blacklists after a hack.
Reputation →/ 09A review of your site, hosting, plugins, and logins with a prioritized list of fixes.
Security review →Protected vs. Unprotected
Most small business websites are hacked through outdated plugins and weak logins, not sophisticated attacks.
| Protected by us | Typical small business site | |
|---|---|---|
| Plugins and themes | ✓ Patched on a schedule | Months out of date |
| Login page | ✓ MFA and brute-force blocking | Default admin, weak password |
| Firewall | ✓ Blocks attacks before they reach the site | None |
| Malware | ✓ Scanned regularly | Found by customers or Google |
| Backups | ✓ Offsite and restorable | Stored on the same server |
| After a hack | ✓ Cleaned and hardened | Restored with the same hole open |
How It Works
We fix the site and the reason it was hacked, so it doesn't happen again next week.
STEP 01
We take a backup of the infected site for evidence, change passwords, and put up a firewall.
STEP 02
We remove malware, spam, and backdoors, and replace core files with clean copies.
STEP 03
We find how attackers got in, often an outdated plugin or stolen login, and fix it.
STEP 04
We request removal of Google warnings, then monitor and maintain the site.
Pricing
Hacked website cleanup and security reviews are $95 per hour. Most small business cleanups take a few hours, depending on how much of the site was affected and whether clean backups exist.
Ongoing protection, including updates, backups, scanning, and firewall monitoring, is part of our website management for $250 per website per month.
Website Security
Tell us your website address and what you're seeing. If it's hacked, call us for the fastest response.
Warning Signs
Hacked sites don't always look hacked. Common signs include Google showing "This site may be hacked" or a red warning screen, visitors being redirected to spam or scam sites, strange pages showing up in search results, new admin users you didn't create, your host suspending the account, or customers reporting pop-ups.
If you see any of these, call us. The longer malware stays, the more damage it does to your rankings and reputation.
WordPress Security
WordPress itself is secure when maintained. Most hacks come through outdated plugins and themes, reused or weak admin passwords, abandoned plugins, and cheap shared hosting. We address each one: patching, MFA on admin logins, removing unused plugins, and moving sites to better hosting when needed.
Business Security
Your website shares a domain with your email, and attackers use hacked sites to send phishing or harvest logins. Because we also provide managed cybersecurity, we look at the website alongside your email security, DNS, and staff accounts.
Why Los Angeles IT
Thorough
Every cleanup includes finding and closing the hole attackers used.
Ongoing
Updates, scanning, and backups handled every month.
Certified
Technicians with CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+, plus Microsoft and Cisco certifications, who explain risk in plain English.
Industries
Healthcare, legal, financial, and retail businesses across Los Angeles trust us to keep their websites clean and protected.
Service Areas
Website security work is remote; onsite help comes from these locations:
We provide website security and malware removal in Los Angeles, Century City, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, El Segundo, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, the San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Torrance, West Covina, and Santa Clarita, plus Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. View all service areas →
Client Reviews
“The customer service from Los Angeles IT is on another level. Any time we’ve had an issue, their fast response time has kept our business from missing a beat. Bonus points for being budget-friendly too.”
“Rod and his team are my go-to IT solutions help. Available all the time, very professional, prompt and super capable for all challenges and IT needs we’ve had. Highly recommend!”
“I can’t say enough good things about the folks at Los Angeles IT. Their techs are personable and sharp, and they always follow up to make sure everything is working. Best part? Our IT costs have gone down while our systems run better than ever.”
“Such great service! He made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free, always ready to answer any questions with patience and clarity. It’s rare to find someone who combines technical expertise with such genuine customer care.”
“Los Angeles IT is an incredibly professional company. Rod and his team came in, updated our phone systems, and revamped our computer setups. Now, everything is organized and runs smoothly.”
“I must highlight the owner, Rod, who truly embodies the essence of an IT wizard. His deep understanding of technology and ability to troubleshoot any issue is remarkable.”
“Been working with Rod and his team for three years now. He’s responsive, helpful and very patient with me when I need help on minor things!”
“Rod is a godsend. He helped us set up our home office to be efficient and user-friendly. He was responsive, easy to work with and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.”
FAQ
Common signs include Google or Chrome warnings, redirects to spam sites, strange pages in search results, unknown admin users, and host suspension notices.
Cleanup is $95 per hour. Most small business sites take a few hours, depending on how much was infected and whether clean backups exist.
It depends on how much of the site was infected. Many small business sites need a few hours of work, and clearing Google warnings can take a few more days after we request a review.
Yes. After cleanup, we request a review in Google Search Console, which removes the warning once Google confirms the site is clean.
Usually through an outdated plugin or theme, a weak or reused password, or insecure hosting. We find the cause during cleanup.
Yes. We harden WordPress, add a firewall, enable MFA on admin logins, and keep plugins and themes patched.
A web application firewall filters traffic before it reaches your site, blocking common attacks, bad bots, and brute-force login attempts.
Yes. Updates, backups, malware scanning, and firewall monitoring are part of website management for $250 per website per month.
Cleaning it protects your rankings. Leaving malware in place is what causes ranking drops and warnings.
Yes. SSL encrypts traffic and is expected by browsers and Google. We install and renew certificates and enforce HTTPS.
Yes. A security review checks your site, hosting, plugins, and logins and gives you a prioritized list of fixes.
We secure websites for businesses across Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County, and remotely anywhere.
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