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My Linux-based web server has been hit with malicious, unfamiliar files and scripts. I need a system administrator who can track every infection, remove it completely, and then perform a fresh installation and configuration of Imunify360 so the machine is once again hardened and monitored in real time. cPanel is available, SSH access can be granted, and downtime must be kept to a minimum while you work. Key deliverables: • Full scan, isolation, and removal of every malicious file or script • Fresh Imunify360 install with optimal settings, automatic updates, and firewall enabled • Brief post-cleanup report detailing what was found, what was removed, and confirmation that Imunify360 is active and passing its own self-check I’ll be on hand for quick credential exchange and final validation. Let me know your estimated turnaround and any additional tools you expect to use so we can get this server back to a clean, secure state today.
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Hidden malware on a live Linux server usually means the visible files are only part of the issue; the real job is tracing entry points, persistence scripts, cron abuse, and any backdoor leftovers so the infection does not come straight back after cleanup. I’d handle this with a staged server scan over SSH, isolate suspicious items safely, clean the affected paths, then reinstall and harden Imunify360 with auto-updates, firewall, and self-check verification while keeping downtime as low as possible. I’ve worked on compromised cPanel/WHM and Linux hosting environments where the main risk was incomplete cleanup rather than the initial infection itself. That includes malware removal, permission checks, process review, cron inspection, webroot cleanup, and restoring active protection so the machine is not left exposed after the first pass. To move quickly, I can also provide a concise post-cleanup report listing what was found and what was removed. - Is this a single-site server or are multiple accounts/sites hosted on it? - Do you want me to review cron jobs and startup/persistence points as part of the cleanup as well? - Is Imunify360 already licensed on the server, or should I only handle the fresh install/configuration side?
$240 AUD in 7 days
9.4
9.4

Yes, I can handle the complete malware cleanup and Imunify360 reinstall on your Linux server. I've done this many times. Here's how I'll run it: • I'll trace and isolate all malicious files and scripts using my standard incident response toolset. • Every infection will be completely removed, ensuring a clean system foundation. • Then, I'll perform a fresh Imunify360 installation and configure it for optimal hardening, real-time monitoring, automatic updates, and firewall activation. • Finally, I'll provide a concise report detailing what was found, what was removed, and confirm Imunify360 is fully active and self-checking. I anticipate the full process will be completed within 2-4 hours of gaining access, with minimal downtime. I'm available to start immediately once you provide the SSH and cPanel credentials. You only release payment when the server is clean, secure, and you're 100% satisfied with the work. Let's get your server secured today.
$100 AUD in 1 day
8.5
8.5

★★★ LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST ★★★ Hi, The immediate priority is to conduct a thorough scan of the server to identify and isolate all malicious files and scripts. This will require leveraging tools that can effectively detect hidden threats, ensuring no remnants are left behind. Once the cleanup is complete, I will proceed with a fresh installation of Imunify360, configuring it with optimal settings for automatic updates and enabling the firewall to enhance security. Given the need for minimal downtime, I will perform these tasks in a staged manner, ensuring that the server remains operational as much as possible during the process. The post-cleanup report will detail the findings and confirm that Imunify360 is active and functioning correctly. I will need SSH access and any relevant credentials to begin the work promptly. Thanks!
$50 AUD in 1 day
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Dealing with unfamiliar malicious files and scripts on a Linux server requires a methodical approach to ensure zero residual backdoors remain before hardening the environment. I handle website and server security daily, including malware removal, cleaning hacked sites, and resolving security flags. For your project, I will conduct a thorough scan, isolate and remove every malicious file or script, and then perform a fresh installation and configuration of Imunify360 to ensure the machine is hardened and monitored in real time with minimal downtime. Afterward, I will provide a brief post-cleanup report detailing what was found, what was removed, and confirmation that Imunify360 is active. My bid is $86.13 with a delivery time of 1 days. Please share the credentials so we can get this server back to a clean, secure state today.
$86.13 AUD in 1 day
8.1
8.1

Hi, I can handle the server cleanup and Imunify360 deployment with minimal downtime, starting with a full investigation rather than relying on a single malware scanner. I’ll use SSH/cPanel and tools such as ClamAV, Linux utilities, Imunify360 diagnostics and malware signatures to locate suspicious files, scripts, processes, cron jobs, persistence mechanisms and unauthorized changes. Malicious items will be isolated and removed carefully while preserving legitimate cPanel, hosting and website functionality. Once the server is clean, I’ll perform a fresh Imunify360 installation and configure its malware scanner, real-time protection, firewall, automatic updates and appropriate security policies. I’ll also verify that its services are running correctly and that the built-in self-checks pass. Afterward, I’ll test the server and hosted sites, review logs for remaining suspicious activity, confirm Imunify360 is actively protecting the machine, and provide a concise report covering the findings, cleanup and final configuration. I’m experienced with Linux servers, cPanel/WHM, SSH, malware remediation and server hardening, and can start immediately to get this resolved today. Ali Asif
$95 AUD in 1 day
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Hi, I can help you clean, secure, and harden your Linux/cPanel server and get Imunify360 properly configured with minimal downtime. I understand this is more than simply deleting suspicious files—the priority is to identify the infection source, remove malicious persistence, verify the server is clean, and then establish proper real-time protection. I’ll handle: • Full malware/security scan across relevant server accounts and system locations • Identify, isolate and safely remove malicious files, scripts, cron jobs and persistence mechanisms • Review suspicious processes, users, permissions and common infection vectors • Check WordPress/cPanel accounts for compromised files where applicable • Fresh Imunify360 installation/configuration • Enable and configure malware scanning, real-time protection, firewall and automatic updates • Run Imunify360 self-checks and verify protection is active • Perform a final security validation after cleanup • Provide a concise report listing findings, actions taken and final security status I’m comfortable working through **SSH and cPanel** and will prioritize backups, controlled changes, and service availability to keep downtime to a minimum. Let’s get the server clean, hardened, and properly monitored today.
$60 AUD in 2 days
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Hello. I would like to help your with clean malware from you cpanel server and update/reinstall Imunify360 and optimization memory/php/mysql. I have experience. Please read my feedbacks. Thank you.
$50 AUD in 2 days
7.9
7.9

I have 8+ years of experience in web development and am familiar with modern web technologies, frameworks like Linux server administration and other tools. I can handle this cleanup. I will do a full scan, find every malicious file or script, isolate it, and remove it. Then I will install a fresh copy of Imunify360, set it to automatic updates, enable its firewall, and confirm its self-check passes. I will work through cPanel and SSH and keep downtime low. Afterward, I will send a short report listing what was found and what was removed. I can start right away.
$80 AUD in 2 days
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When a server is hit with unfamiliar scripts, deleting visible files is rarely enough because reinfection often comes from a missed shell, poisoned cron, or weak directory permissions. I would start with SSH-level inspection, identify infected locations and suspicious processes, remove the malicious files carefully, then reinstall Imunify360 cleanly and tune it for active monitoring with minimal service interruption. Most of my similar fixes on cPanel-based Linux servers have involved exactly this combination: malware cleanup first, then hardening so the same machine does not get compromised again the next day. I’m comfortable working inside live hosting environments where caution matters and where every change needs to be validated before closing the job. I can also include a short after-action summary so you know what was cleaned and how the server was secured. - Roughly how many hosted domains/accounts are on this server? - Have you noticed any specific symptoms besides the malicious files, such as redirects, spam sending, high CPU, or altered cron jobs? - Do you already have a current backup/snapshot available before the cleanup begins?
$220 AUD in 7 days
7.7
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Hi, You have a compromised Linux cPanel server infected with malicious scripts. The operational goal is a surgical malware cleanup to isolate the payload without disrupting legitimate traffic, followed by hardening the environment using a fresh, optimized Imunify360 instance for continuous intrusion detection and automated defense. Technical approach: I will SSH in and execute deep-level heuristic and signature scans (Maldet, ClamAV, manual process/cron inspection) to locate hidden backdoors. Once neutralized, I will install Imunify360, configuring its Web Application Firewall (WAF), Proactive Defense, and automated AV updates. Core modules: The workflow covers deep-directory malware hunting, isolation of rogue memory processes, removal of unauthorized cron jobs, Imunify360 provisioning, optimal ruleset configuration, and self-check validation. Relevant systems: - CoreWipe (GrapheneOS Security App) - TDTY (AWS platform requiring strict IAM, server hardening, and WAF protection) Implementation strategy: I will first freeze malicious active processes to prevent propagation. Next, I’ll run the complete scan and removal script. Finally, I’ll deploy Imunify360 and generate your post-cleanup audit report detailing found/removed threats. This can be completed today with minimal downtime. Regards, Rohit
$38 AUD in 1 day
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8.0

Hi there, I can help you with cleaning the malware and getting Imunify360 reinstalled properly. I'll start by scanning the file system and checking running processes to isolate every infected file, then remove them and look for backdoors or cron jobs that might re-infect the box. After that I'll do a fresh Imunify360 install with the firewall on and automatic updates enabled, and finish with a report on what was found and removed. I'm Edward, done plenty of server cleanups over the years. Downtime can be kept minimal if I work in stages. Happy to start today if you want to discuss.
$30 AUD in 7 days
7.6
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A proper cleanup here means more than removing bad files; it means finding how they spread, checking for hidden persistence, and making sure Imunify360 is reinstalled on a clean enough base to actually protect the server going forward. I’d go through the compromised areas via SSH and cPanel, isolate and remove the malicious scripts, review likely persistence points, then set up Imunify360 with firewall and automatic protection enabled. I’ve handled malware-related fixes and server-side hardening work where downtime had to stay low and the system still needed to remain usable during cleanup. That kind of work is mostly about being methodical: scan, verify, clean, harden, then test so nothing important breaks while the threat is removed. Once done, I can provide the brief report you asked for with findings, removals, and confirmation that Imunify360 is active. - Is the infection limited to one webroot/user, or does it appear server-wide? - Are there any recent logs or timestamps showing when the issue first started? - Should I check mail-related abuse indicators too, or is the concern strictly web files/scripts?
$200 AUD in 7 days
7.1
7.1

Hi, We can help clean and secure your Linux/cPanel server with minimal downtime. We’ll perform a thorough malware scan, identify and remove malicious files/scripts, investigate likely infection points, and verify that legitimate website files remain intact. We’ll then perform a fresh Imunify360 installation and configure malware scanning, firewall protection, automatic updates, and real-time monitoring. After completion, we’ll run security checks and provide a brief report covering detected threats, actions taken, and Imunify360 status. We can start immediately and aim to complete the cleanup and hardening today, depending on the server size and infection severity. Thanks!
$140 AUD in 1 day
7.1
7.1

hello sir, first I need to know how many websties are hosted on this server? All websites are built in wordpress or some other else? Let we discuss more. I will clean and secure your whole server guaranteed. Please drop me message so that I can explain you everything what I follow to secure whole server step by step. Also I will reinstall imunify360 on your server. Thanks
$55 AUD in 2 days
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7.2

Hello, I understand your server has been compromised and you need a full cleanup followed by a hardened Imunify360 setup with real-time monitoring via cPanel and SSH — all with minimal downtime. I’ll isolate and remove every malicious file, reinstall Imunify360 with optimal firewall and update settings, then deliver a clear report confirming the system is clean and self-checking. I’ve handled similar emergency malware removals and security reinstalls on Linux servers under tight timelines, ensuring systems are restored securely and quickly. Quick question — do you have root SSH access ready, or will I need to request elevation via your cPanel/WHM credentials? Looking forward to hearing from you. Webcast Technology
$120 AUD in 3 days
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6.7

Hi there, Your Linux/cPanel server hit with unfamiliar malicious files/scripts needs every infection tracked and removed then Imunify360 freshly reinstalled and hardened for real-time monitoring — I can fix this today with minimal downtime. What I'll do: ✅ Deep scan, isolation and complete removal of every malicious file/script across all cPanel accounts (ClamAV, maldet + manual audit) ✅ Fresh Imunify360 install with firewall enabled, malware scanner, automatic updates and optimal hardening ✅ Backup critical data/configs first, then verify Imunify360 self-check passes and provide post-cleanup report of what was found/removed ✅ Linux System Administration & cPanel/WHM ✅ Malware Cleanup / Incident Response & Security Auditing ✅ Imunify360 Installation & Hardening ✅ PHP/MySQL & Web Security ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ 300+ projects delivered, 280+ five-star reviews Why me: Available 24/7, fast responses and unlimited revisions until you're satisfied. One question: Is this CloudLinux, AlmaLinux or CentOS and do you already have an active Imunify360 license or should I handle licensing? I can deliver in 1 day for 195 AUD and can start right now.
$195 AUD in 1 day
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As an experienced system administrator, I've dealt with numerous instances of malware attacks and cleanups; this lends me the depth of knowledge required to handle your project expertly. Over the years, I have developed a keen eye for tracking, isolating, and completely removing malicious scripts and files. Your web server's well-being is my utmost priority, and I can assure you that I will leave no stone unturned in ensuring thorough cleansing.
$140 AUD in 1 day
7.0
7.0

As a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience in system administration and DevOps, I have successfully tackled numerous complex projects like yours which demanded meticulous malware removal and server hardening. My extensive expertise in managing various Linux distributions would ensure that your precious data is restored to its secure state swiftly and efficiently. Moreover, my familiarity with cPanel’s interface coupled with the fine-grained control it provides would enable me to perform the necessary tasks without causing unnecessary downtime. My installation and configuration of Imunify360 would leave you with a continuously monitored system and proactive protection against future threats. I take pride in my ability to keep up-to-date with the rapidly changing technological landscape, and this is precisely why I am also confident in dealing with any additional tools or techniques that may need implementing during your project. My commitment to network security extends beyond just securing the server – I understand the importance of securing the data transmission across various interfaces which makes me an ideal fit for your project. Let’s join hands to get your network cleaned up, hardened, and protected, pronto!
$100 AUD in 1 day
6.5
6.5

Hi, I'm Denis, a full-stack developer with experience in Linux system administration, security hardening, and incident response. I've handled similar malware cleanup and security tool deployments on production servers. I understand your situation clearly. Your server is compromised and needs thorough cleanup followed by Imunify360 deployment with proper configuration. The goal is to eliminate all infection traces while minimizing downtime and ensuring real-time monitoring is active. Here's my approach: First, I'll perform comprehensive scanning using multiple detection methods to identify all malicious files and scripts, then carefully isolate and remove them. I'll verify cleanup by checking system logs, process lists, cron jobs, and common injection points. Once confirmed clean, I'll install and configure Imunify360 with optimal settings, enable automatic updates and firewall, and run self-checks to confirm everything functions correctly. I'll provide detailed notes documenting what was found and removed for your incident report. The critical part is methodical detection and removal. Malware often hides in multiple locations and can reinstall itself if not completely eradicated. I'll use SSH access and cPanel to conduct the investigation, carefully preserving legitimate files while removing only confirmed threats. I can start right away. Let's connect to discuss the details. Thanks, Denis.
$100 AUD in 2 days
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Hello, I have reviewed your project and can help clean, secure, and harden your Linux server after the malware infection. I have experience with Linux administration, server security, malware removal, cPanel, SSH, and security auditing. I can perform a full scan, identify and remove malicious files/scripts, and reinstall and configure Imunify360 with proper protection settings. I will also check the server after cleanup, enable firewall and monitoring, and provide a clear report of what was found and fixed. I can start immediately and work carefully to minimize downtime while restoring your server to a secure state. I look forward to helping you.
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