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This document discusses malware prevention and removal for websites. It begins by providing background on the speaker and his hosting business. It then emphasizes that malware is the #1 threat to websites, as it can prevent visitors, drain ad spending, and hurt search engine rankings. The document provides tips for identifying malware through warnings from users, browsers, search engines, and Google Webmaster Tools. It describes common malware patterns and provides steps for thorough removal, such as searching for suspicious scripts and code. Finally, it stresses the importance of prevention through secure passwords, updating software, and having backup and restoration processes. The overall message is that malware poses severe risks and careful prevention and response strategies are needed.