Malware Cleanup Policy

Learn about our malware cleanup services and how we ensure your sites remain secure.

At Middlehost, we understand the importance of keeping your websites secure and free from malicious threats. Our Malware Cleanup Policy details the services we offer to clean and protect your sites from malware and other security vulnerabilities, ensuring your online presence remains safe.

Malware Cleanup Policy

How we protect your websites and handle emergency security situations.

1

Unlimited Automated Cleanups

We include unlimited automated malware cleanups as part of our hosting services, utilizing advanced tools like Imunify360. These systems proactively monitor your files and resolve most common threats instantly.

For complex infections that bypass automated systems, manual intervention may be required. The terms for manual cleanup depend on your hosting plan.

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2

Free Cleanup During Migration

This service is provided in conjunction with our Migration Policy.

Business Hosting Plans

Manual + Automated Cleanup

  • Mantis (1 Site)
  • HummingBird (2 Sites)
  • Marlin (5 Sites)
  • Dragon (5 Sites)

Certified security experts perform deep-level manual cleaning to ensure absolute security.

Cheap Hosting Plans

Automated Cleanup Only

Starter, Firefly, Crane

Sites are migrated "as-is". Post-import, Imunify360 will automatically scan and clean most common threats.

Manual cleanup for Cheap plans is available for a $50 flat fee per site.

3

Ongoing Security Support

We provide continuous manual cleanup support for Business Hosting customers during their active plan lifetime, adhering to the site limits established in Section 2.

For Cheap Hosting plans, protection is exclusively automated. Any request for manual investigation or cleanup will incur a $50 fee.

Proactive Defense

Our servers use kernel-level protection to stop malware execution before it can even affect your files.

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4

Plugin and Theme Maintenance

To maintain a secure environment, all plugins and themes should be kept up to date. Outdated software is one of the primary entry points for security threats.

As part of our cleanup process, we will update any free plugins or themes to their latest versions to ensure all known vulnerabilities are patched.

Note on Site Compatibility: While our primary focus is securing your website, major updates can occasionally lead to layout or functionality changes. If your site requires specialized development work to restore custom functionality after these necessary security updates, our team is available to help; please note that extensive troubleshooting for compatibility issues may be subject to a service charge.

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

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