How to detect malware in your PrestaShop store and remove it effectively

An infected online store can redirect users, display spam, or steal customer data. In PrestaShop, malware most often appears through vulnerable modules or weak passwords.

Infection symptoms

• Redirection to external sites
• Additional JavaScript code in footer
• Spam in Google results
• Blocked by hosting

Where to look for malicious code?

• /modules (especially free modules)
• /override
• index.php in the directory Main
• Files with random names

How to remove malware?

1. Backup Backup
2. Scan files
3. Compare with clean PrestaShop
4. Change all passwords
5. Update system

After cleaning

After removing the infection, submit the website for re-verification in Google Search Console.

If you suspect an infection, a quick response minimizes losses and protects customers.