lockout after malware

Hi @estherspee

If you are able to login and can access wp-admin/options-permalink.php then, delete your all .htaccess file and regenerate this by saving permalink.

@estherspee Check your website for malware here: https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/

You would need to contact a professional service to remove it for you; for eg. sucuri or Wordfence.

I would suggest backing up and migrating to a fresh install. It would a great hassle to bring it back to working state all by yourself 🙂

@estherspee Just take out wp-contents and wp-config.php. Extract database and create a fresh install. More on this: https://kinsta.com/blog/migrate-wordpress-site/

See if it works. Else you would need to contact a professional.

Your Welcome 🙂

@estherspee That would depend on how much the malware has infected your installation. Its a hit and miss. I would recommend first try and clear up as much as you can. Then go with migration as a last resort. Nothing can be guaranteed. If you can go for a paid service, that is the best way to follow.

Hope that helps 🙂