Website Spam Links

  • I’ve recently noticed spam links at the bottom of my page, to try and get rid i have ran virus checks on my computer and website with no success, the only thing i’ve found is when i remove this from my ‘header php’

    <?php wp_footer(); ?>
<noindex>
<?php woo_foot(); ?>
</noindex>
<?php wp_foots(); ?>

    this removes the spam links but removes some of the features of my website, e.g. the sliders. Could I be pointed in the right direction? Thanks

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  • Well… it’s not quite that simple.

    WordPress is a dynamic system; meaning it can “hook” code into most any part of a webpage (or multiple pages).

    The “wp_footer()” is a function, used by WordPress. It allows developers to add custom code to the footer section of the website. It can be used for footer columns; a copyright notice; hooking javascript code; or anything else that may appear at the bottom of a webpage.

    Now, hackers can also use the “wp_footer()” function to add malicious code to your website.

    Instead of looking at your theme page templates; you need to look for a file that doesn’t belong in your site. A file that is using the “wp_footer()” function to add it’s code.

    You may also want to read the “My site was hacked” codex article.

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