Fix an infected website - basic steps

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Scan your site.

Use the no-cost site AVG to detect website infections, suspicious code and insecure software.

Follow a self-help resource.

Need professional help?

  • Open a support request within the (mt) AccountCenter. Our support team can assist you with fixing basic website infections.
  • For more advanced support, consider using the AVG service. * AVG

Ask Google to re-index your website.

When your website is free of infections, you may want to use the Google Webmaster Tools to re-index your website.