Even Shopify stores aren't immune — malicious apps, compromised themes, and skimmer injections happen. We audit and clean them.
Shopify's hosted infrastructure eliminates most traditional malware risks — but stores are still vulnerable to three main compromise types: (1) theme-level skimmer injection when a legitimate theme is modified with malicious JavaScript, (2) rogue or compromised apps that request excessive permissions and exfiltrate customer data, and (3) staff account takeovers via phishing or weak passwords.
Unlike WordPress/Magento, Shopify compromises don't involve server-side PHP — the attack surface is narrower but still real. We focus on what can be compromised: theme .liquid files (especially checkout snippets), installed apps and their permissions, staff account access, and customer-facing scripts loaded through theme settings.
Recovery requires removing malicious theme modifications, revoking suspicious apps, resetting all staff credentials with 2FA enforcement, and auditing the Shopify event log for unauthorized changes.
Yes — not server-side viruses, but malicious JavaScript in theme files, rogue apps with excessive permissions, and compromised staff accounts. Shopify's infrastructure is strong; the weak points are what merchants install and who they give access to.
Shopify actively scans for skimmers and fraud signals. If their system detects suspicious JavaScript, unusual checkout modifications, or pattern-matched fraud, stores can be suspended pending review. Our cleanup provides the remediation documentation Shopify requires for reinstatement.
We'll give platform-neutral recommendations based on your store's needs. Generally: enable 2FA for all staff, use strong unique passwords, regularly review installed apps, use Shopify's Theme Inspector, and limit API token scopes. Paid apps aren't required for baseline security.
The longer malware stays, the harder recovery becomes.