Malware is normally considered to be a computer virus created by hackers. However, did you know that you can get malware on your website?

© Chany167


So, what is malware?

It is a program that hackers create and attach to vulnerable links in your website.

It saves them the time and trouble of getting traffic to their sites. So in a sense they piggyback off your site to drive your hard earn visitors to their businesses through unwanted advertisements and other devious tricks.

The main rule of their game is money.

They do not care that your have spent many hour creating your posts and build your site. They are only interested in compromising your site for their benefit.

The problem is that their antics could cause a virus to speed to your visitors computers due to the complexities of the programs created by these lazy hackers.

These programs can lay unseen within your site and you only become aware of the problem when a kind friend or visitor alerts you.

DON'T PANIC

Before I go any further, I want to say that you have no need to panic. Why? Think about it for a second. Where are you right now?

That is right, at WA, and what have we got at WA?

Now, if you need time to think about this question, you will also need the answer straight from Carson https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/carson/blog/websit...



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Loes Premium
Thanks, that section of free to use software is not yet on my amazing free website tools! I will add them!
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LisB247 Premium
Hi Loes, I am glad that I have found something that you have not yet added to your site. You are so welcome. If I come across anything else I will send it your way :)
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Loes Premium
Thanks, anything is welcome:) in about 3 days I have 6 weeks holiday, time enough to add this section
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LisB247 Premium
I hope you also find time in your 6 weeks holiday to have a holiday :)
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Loes Premium
Haha, thanks;)
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SowAndReap Premium Plus
Hey Lis, I agree that you shouldn't panic, there is a solution to this awful experience. You handled it like a champ. I'm very proud of you. That was so sweet that you mentioned me. Great training! :)
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LisB247 Premium
Hi Evelyn,

Thank you so much. You were my inspiration for writing this training. You reminded me that others may be going through the same problem and may quit if they do not find an instant solution.

So I thank you for saying the right thing at the right time.

So as you see you needed a mention :)
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SowAndReap Premium Plus
I would have been heartbroken if you quit. You are so smart and a inspiration to us all. You know the man above works in mysterious ways. This is your home and he don't want to see you leaving. :) Working through it and helping others is a much better alternative. Thanks to you, just like you said, we can pass on the good info you provided Lis.
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LisB247 Premium
That is so sweet of you :). I am determined not to let hackers get the better of me. Plus I have something they don't have... A very stubborn streak, thanks to my mum and of course friends like you and the whole of WA. What more could a girl ask for in her arsenal :))

Don't worry, I am here to stay :D
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stephhill Premium Plus
For those who may not know how to clear your cache
http://www.refreshyourcache.com/en/
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LisB247 Premium
Thank you, Stephanie. There was just so much information to go through and I know this is a little bit sparse. Lol.

This link really helps :)

PS: Congratulations on becoming an Ambassador.
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Anewcreature Premium
Thanks for the post and hope that others will also take heed to thy warning.
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LisB247 Premium
Hi Robert,

Thank you. If this helps just one person solve the same problem quicker than I did then I will be very happy.

Best wishes.
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TanjaRita Premium
Thanks for sharing this information. So is everything back to normal now on your site?
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LisB247 Premium
Hi Tanja,

Yes, it is now. It took some time and a lot of learning, but everything is now good. I can now continue with the tutorials and work on creating posts again which this problem has prevented me from doing.

Thank you for asking.
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TanjaRita Premium
Good for you for sticking with it. I bet many people would have just thrown in the towel. I know that thought would have crossed my mind if I were in the same situation.
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LisB247 Premium
I must admit that I felt like that at times but I have put so much work into my site and I believe in my niche so that is what kept me going. It is a great relief to have sorted out the problem and to be able to get back to building up my business again.

I may have lost a bit of revenue and customers, but I am confident that I will soon be back up to speed.

Also, WA provides such great inspiration that it is difficult to give up. Lol :)
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