Websites hacked by PAPERHELP.ORG

FEB 15, 2021 UPDATE: Nearly six years after the hack, most sites on this list have discovered and cleaned up the malicious code left on their sites by PAPERHELP.ORG.

On April 17, 2015, one of the WordPress blogs on this site was hacked by Essay SEO scammers at PAPERHELP.ORG. The hacking involved cloaked content injection as well as cloaked code injection.

The mechanism of the hack worked like this: Roughly 500 websites were hacked by PAPERHELP.ORG, and non-existant pages linked together in a massive webring. For example, a page such as YOURSITE.COM/WRITE-MY-ESSAY/ might link to MYSITE.COM/FREE-RESEARCH-PAPER/. The content of these links was cloaked however, so that only Google Bot was able to see and index them. By this method, each of the hacked websites (and their writing-related pages) rose in the search engine rankings.

Once these pages were indexed by Google, an unsuspecting web visitor who clicked on one of them in the Search Engine Results page was directed to the page on the victim's site, where cloaked code promptly redirected them to the PAPERHELP.ORG site. (This only worked when the visitor arrived via the Search Engine Results page — simply typing the URL in the Address Bar resulted in a 404: File Not Found error.)

The following is a list of other sites besides my own which were hacked by PAPERHELP.ORG. The owners of these sites should immediately contact their webmaster or web host for technical help.

  1. http://3d4dultrasoundservices.com/
  2. http://3rdlevelsolutions.com/
  3. http://3riverscarpcup.com/
  4. http://aaronglenmoore.com/
  5. http://abudgetrooter.com/
  6. http://accentsmatter.com/
  7. http://admdemo.com/
  8. http://advcompp.com/
  9. http://afire.us/
  10. http://airtimeindoor.com/
  11. http://ais-corp.com/
  12. http://alexandrelapointe.com/
  13. http://allnaturaljuiceinc.com/
  14. http://allyroofingservices.com/
  15. http://animalcancersurgeon.com/
  16. http://annebjorkman.com/
  17. http://annettepalmer.com/
  18. http://antillesdesigns.com/
  19. http://aquariuscanada.com/
  20. http://arizonamedtech.com/
  21. http://ashbillings.com/
  22. http://ashleygilbreath.com/
  23. http://aspectek.com/
  24. http://atimpactconsulting.com/
  25. http://atlantaprops.com/
  26. http://auroranessly.com/
  27. http://automationelectronics.com/
  28. http://azdallascowboys.com/
  29. http://banasta.org/
  30. http://barillo.com/
  31. http://bathandkitchenshowplace.com/
  32. http://berarduccicatering.com/
  33. http://bestlistingpresentation.com/
  34. http://billbergmanmusic.com/
  35. http://blazengr.com/
  36. http://bob-bonomo.com/
  37. http://bobstravelpix.com/
  38. http://bocknights.com/
  39. http://bonnie-owen.com/
  40. http://brandair.net/
  41. http://breezygirlwebdesigns.com/
  42. http://brooksarthur.com/
  43. http://brownshomeheating.com/
  44. http://bulgariausa.com/
  45. http://buykhovnow.com/
  46. http://bxclvr.com/
  47. http://bytecnia.com/
  48. http://camelbackclassof60.org/
  49. http://canonchet.org/
  50. http://capemaybeachtreasures.com/
  51. http://cassandralines.com/
  52. http://catdewormer.com/
  53. http://ccimmike.com/
  54. http://cebia.org/
  55. http://cencalsupras.com/
  56. http://chadsebree.com/
  57. http://cheergardens.com/
  58. http://chezlimousine.com/
  59. http://chou-seh-fu.com/
  60. http://christecchurch.com/
  61. http://christinamiller.com/
  62. http://chuckbakermedia.com/
  63. http://chuckfarrall.com/
  64. http://chypies.com/
  65. http://cincinnatibikramyoga.com/
  66. http://clayvillefoundation.org/
  67. http://cleaningsolutionssupply.com/
  68. http://clearsounddj.com/
  69. http://cocopalomadesserts.com/
  70. http://communityresidences.org/
  71. http://condominiuminsurancereview.com/
  72. http://coppershims.com/
  73. http://corispawtraits.com/
  74. http://crossfitnapavalley.com/
  75. http://crowndentalplan.com/
  76. http://ctdesignlab.com/
  77. http://cullmangrotto.com/
  78. http://cumemo.com/
  79. http://cyeo.org/
  80. http://cynthiajstone.com/
  81. http://danielbenjaminbrown.com/
  82. http://danzigulich.com/
  83. http://darrenwillows.com/
  84. http://daveclemmer.com/
  85. http://davidbouchier.com/
  86. http://davidsoncountyteaparty.com/
  87. http://dawnvircks.com/
  88. http://deafchurch.ca/
  89. http://debaratichatterjee.info/
  90. http://debigordon.com/
  91. http://defte.com/
  92. http://dickinsonenterprisesllc.com/
  93. http://dikultura.com.mx/
  94. http://dimensionssouth.com/
  95. http://discosrus.net/
  96. http://djcuttentertainment.com/
  97. http://dmitryrashnitsov.us/
  98. http://doesitstream.com/
  99. http://draganphotography.com/
  100. http://drbecktorres.com/
  101. http://dreamsmedical.com/
  102. http://drummer-boy.org/
  103. http://dudziaksgymnastics.com/
  104. http://dutchkillscentraal.com/
  105. http://ecovets.com/
  106. http://elizabethtimmins.com/
  107. http://elllanomich.com/
  108. http://elshaddairadio.com/
  109. http://emotiongateway.com/
  110. http://empireaffair.co.uk/
  111. http://epiphany-site.com/
  112. http://ericletourneau.com/
  113. http://euphoriasc.com/
  114. http://euro-fest.net/
  115. http://eventivity.com/
  116. http://experts-explain.com/
  117. http://farmersmarketcharity.org/
  118. http://fatdreams.com/
  119. http://feltzarch.com/
  120. http://firetidecreative.com/
  121. http://fishrinconpr.com/
  122. http://flamingtoadwines.com/
  123. http://fop155.com/
  124. http://frankfordfgt.ca/
  125. http://freetoattach.com/
  126. http://galleryddesign.com/
  127. http://garyphillipsstudio.com/
  128. http://genstarservice.com/
  129. http://gladadventministries.com/
  130. http://glencutcher.com/
  131. http://gmharchitecture.net/
  132. http://gnade.us/
  133. http://gocarrollcreative.info/
  134. http://godconsciousness.net/
  135. http://gracemanorweddings.com/
  136. http://greenlit.org/
  137. http://greenwayenv.com/
  138. http://gstiki.com/
  139. http://hartleroaddesign.com/
  140. http://hassettbooks.com/
  141. http://heatherriggleman.com/
  142. http://heymambo.com/
  143. http://hispanicleadershipalliance.org/
  144. http://hopsonandwhite.com/
  145. http://houstonlocksmiths.net/
  146. http://howto-do-seo.com/
  147. http://humanityinharmonyinc.org/
  148. http://hydroproofindustries.com/
  149. http://idodinc.org/
  150. http://igpimpresiones.com/
  151. http://ilovpets.com/
  152. http://imca.cc/
  153. http://impactingchange.com/
  154. http://internationalfarming.com/
  155. http://iosmaidan.com/
  156. http://ironworkerslocal70.com/
  157. http://islandperfect.com/
  158. http://jamescahill.co.uk/
  159. http://janetokeefe.com/
  160. http://jewishyemenites.com/
  161. http://jillwilsonstudio.com/
  162. http://joanne4nm.org/
  163. http://jobnab.co/
  164. http://joemotohashi.com/
  165. http://johnwbuckley.com/
  166. http://jollygoodtime.com/
  167. http://joomla.azthayers.com/
  168. http://joshrodamer.com/
  169. http://joycherrylifecoaching.com/
  170. http://jparkerchicago.com/
  171. http://jpbuilderscc.com/
  172. http://kansas-electrician.com/
  173. http://katieharriman.com/
  174. http://kimlingo.com/
  175. http://lacksauto.com/
  176. http://laquarnmichaels.com/
  177. http://lasalleadvisers.com/
  178. http://lawithkids.com/
  179. http://laymansschool.com/
  180. http://leafdogart.com/
  181. http://leblond-associates.com/
  182. http://leclerc-plumbing.com/
  183. http://lglcpafirm.com/
  184. http://liftamerica.us/
  185. http://lindawallsten.com/
  186. http://linsterconsults.com/
  187. http://liseknouse.com/
  188. http://littlefinsswimming.com/
  189. http://lmarketingandpr.com/
  190. http://loftypixel.com/
  191. http://logwaytransport.com/
  192. http://longtable.com.tw/
  193. http://lundholmandsloan.com/
  194. http://luxeatl.com/
  195. http://madtadmagic.com/
  196. http://markcomachineworks.com/
  197. http://maryanddaveswedding.com/
  198. http://mastersconsulting.ca/
  199. http://mauikoshercater.com/
  200. http://maulfeedandseed.com/
  201. http://maxdeanphotography.com/
  202. http://mcgrathlegal.com/
  203. http://melissalodge569.org/
  204. http://melissastockwell.com/
  205. http://mengden.com/
  206. http://merchantmutual.com/
  207. http://metacred.com/
  208. http://milobear.com/
  209. http://misternorris.com/
  210. http://mokansheetmetal.org/
  211. http://momilies.net/
  212. http://moonito.com/
  213. http://mrgroutandtile.com/
  214. http://mrlpartnersllc.com/
  215. http://mychavezfamily.com/
  216. http://myredoxsignalingmolecules.com/
  217. http://mysaferetirement.net/
  218. http://mysocialstature.com/
  219. http://nanianania.com/
  220. http://naturesbestnursery.net/
  221. http://nbnfoundation.us/
  222. http://nentro.com/
  223. http://netticouture.com/
  224. http://newdive.com/
  225. http://obamalunacy.com/
  226. http://odedburger.com/
  227. http://ogmcollector.com/
  228. http://oldtimessakenh.com/
  229. http://ontargethumanresources.com/
  230. http://orchardstreetart.com/
  231. http://oregonpto.org/
  232. http://oshiron.com/
  233. http://pasadenacommunitygardens.org/
  234. http://paulwildbaum.com/
  235. http://pennyconferencing.com/
  236. http://phildrakett.com/
  237. http://philippegagnon.com/
  238. http://phoenixmarket.biz/
  239. http://photopanoramics.com/
  240. http://phylsys.net/
  241. http://pilonsec.org/
  242. http://pkaccessories.com/
  243. http://platinumrings.com/
  244. http://plazalandscaping.com/
  245. http://plutoactionsports.com/
  246. http://plutyphotography.com/
  247. http://pokguitar.com/
  248. http://preemies.org/
  249. http://primeintermodal.com/
  250. http://prodigypublicrelations.com/
  251. http://prohyptikon.com/
  252. http://promaxxtool.com/
  253. http://protegold.com/
  254. http://psychhealth.net/
  255. http://puertoricomassage.com/
  256. http://purrisibirmans.com/
  257. http://quiltforacause.org/
  258. http://reduxcorp.ca/
  259. http://reedtm.com/
  260. http://remre.com/
  261. http://roadwaydrivingschool.com/
  262. http://ronixcctv.com/
  263. http://rosefamilypractice.com/
  264. http://rrandco.com/
  265. http://sagaofatexasranger.com/
  266. http://sambucesi.com/
  267. http://sandiegohousecall.com/
  268. http://sanwilshire.com/
  269. http://saradipino.com/
  270. http://savvypaw.com/
  271. http://scoremaxtestprep.com/
  272. http://seanmandell.com/
  273. http://sedonacarclub.com/
  274. http://send-a-chef.net/
  275. http://seriinc.com/
  276. http://sfworksllc.com/
  277. http://shanemcclanahan.com/
  278. http://sierraleonepharmaco.com/
  279. http://sikerconsulting.com/
  280. http://simpsonelectric.com/
  281. http://skoglundwoodwork.com/
  282. http://sl-arch.net/
  283. http://smhobgyn.com/
  284. http://southbaywheelmen.org/
  285. http://southgeorgiaveincenter.com/
  286. http://squirrelysays.com/
  287. http://sr-knowledgepeople.com/
  288. http://starliteentertainment.us/
  289. http://stephenduffinconstruction.com/
  290. http://stepswithstyle.com/
  291. http://stonecrossgroup.com/
  292. http://stoned.fm/
  293. http://storageunitsinphoenix.com/
  294. http://stuartrealtor.com/
  295. http://taramahady.com/
  296. http://taylorleedesign.com/
  297. http://tcdgforums.com/
  298. http://tdiggity3000.com/
  299. http://tearsinourchili.com/
  300. http://tek-republic.com/
  301. http://theartisanfactory.com/
  302. http://theinnershift.com/
  303. http://thekennedyword.com/
  304. http://theoharides.com/
  305. http://theproudpeacock.com/
  306. http://thetenniscenter.com/
  307. http://theyogashopct.com/
  308. http://thomasoncreative.com/
  309. http://thomaswgeorge.com/
  310. http://thompsonart.us/
  311. http://thriveux.com/
  312. http://tires2u.ca/
  313. http://tjims.com/
  314. http://tomtivolappraisals.com/
  315. http://trasheetees.com/
  316. http://triciamccannonphotography.com/
  317. http://trilliumgalleryonline.com/
  318. http://triolamilpa.com/
  319. http://twincitiesfutsal.com/
  320. http://twofeetphoto.com/
  321. http://uniroute.tv/
  322. http://universalmaritimeinc.com/
  323. http://usimmigrationattorney.com/
  324. http://valenciasaddlery.com/
  325. http://venyouphotobooth.com/
  326. http://viroquaholistichealth.com/
  327. http://vliegticketsnaarcuracao.info/
  328. http://votegerrymander.com/
  329. http://wanstopcares.com/
  330. http://webdivas411.com/
  331. http://wellspringacupuncture.net/
  332. http://westworldcommunications.com/
  333. http://wgrf.info/
  334. http://whatmykidsdotome.com/
  335. http://whistlernicklaus14.com/
  336. http://whysospecial.com/
  337. http://williamdavidcontractors.com/
  338. http://winecountrybaseball.com/
  339. http://wingatealloys.com/
  340. http://winslowcottageptown.com/
  341. http://wirelessins.org/
  342. http://womenofthewhitemountains.com/
  343. http://woodsidesoftware.com/
  344. http://www.1daysports.com/
  345. http://www.agrsveml.com/
  346. http://www.ahealthieryoumassage.com/
  347. http://www.ajabbiati.com/
  348. http://www.alconelectric.com/
  349. http://www.alfredobeltransite.com/
  350. http://www.americastraining.com/
  351. http://www.animeoasis.org/
  352. http://www.auntpattyscookies.com/
  353. http://www.barberarookies.com/
  354. http://www.beth-city.com/
  355. http://www.bethtikkun.com/
  356. http://www.bodyfate.com/
  357. http://www.broadstreettaxicab.com/
  358. http://www.bullseyenj.com/
  359. http://www.canited.com/
  360. http://www.carolinegleich.com/
  361. http://www.cbcschools.net/
  362. http://www.chapelbts.org/
  363. http://www.cincinnatibikramyoga.com/
  364. http://www.coachrobertsimmons.com/
  365. http://www.couturemedia.ca/
  366. http://www.crossmagic.co.uk/
  367. http://www.csautomotive.com/
  368. http://www.daclaud.com/
  369. http://www.dadofthedecade.com/
  370. http://www.debimaewest.com/
  371. http://www.depressionandthebible.com/
  372. http://www.disabilitylawyerhartford.com/
  373. http://www.districtdesignbr.com/
  374. http://www.dmcofficeservices.com/
  375. http://www.downtownsanjosetour.com/
  376. http://www.dutchkillscentraal.com/
  377. http://www.eatonferry.com/
  378. http://www.eglobalskincare.com/
  379. http://www.egradiology.com/
  380. http://www.elliemacphotography.com/
  381. http://www.epidstat.com/
  382. http://www.ericwelchwcs.com/
  383. http://www.fatlazybastards.com/
  384. http://www.festethiopia.com/
  385. http://www.fiveblocksawaymovie.com/
  386. http://www.floralogicskincare.com/
  387. http://www.gencast.net/
  388. http://www.ghosthands.com/
  389. http://www.girlfriendsalon.com/
  390. http://www.gkmiramarestudio.com/
  391. http://www.hickorylanehorsefarms.com/
  392. http://www.hidefpreview.com/
  393. http://www.hinessight.com/
  394. http://www.hiromisogo.com/
  395. http://www.hopelessmind.com/
  396. http://www.houstondryeyeclinic.com/
  397. http://www.houstonyoga.org/
  398. http://www.illinoisteamsterstraining.org/
  399. http://www.intermarriage.com/
  400. http://www.isacconline.org/
  401. http://www.jaimabrownhome.com/
  402. http://www.j-didentertainment.com/
  403. http://www.jimr921.org/
  404. http://www.knotawlbeads.com/
  405. http://www.lantanagames.com/
  406. http://www.louiespizzahouse.com/
  407. http://www.lubbockpets.com/
  408. http://www.m2mac.com/
  409. http://www.maichampions.com/
  410. http://www.markmoralesdesign.com/
  411. http://www.mbiedc.org/
  412. http://www.megspetsitting.com/
  413. http://www.melissadalephotography.com/
  414. http://www.mitchellgroupaz.com/
  415. http://www.montevistadentalsa.com/
  416. http://www.multiefeitos.com/
  417. http://www.mwenzelgfx.com/
  418. http://www.netresultstennis.net/
  419. http://www.nicolettecinemagraphics.com/
  420. http://www.oberlinschoolorchestras.com/
  421. http://www.obrienirrigation.com/
  422. http://www.parentshelpingparents.info/
  423. http://www.paxmar.com/
  424. http://www.peoplesource-solutions.com/
  425. http://www.photographybyericah.com/
  426. http://www.pianorecital.co.uk/
  427. http://www.plwha.org/
  428. http://www.pressurebraisingpan.com/
  429. http://www.primodriving.com/
  430. http://www.professionalphotoportfolios.com/
  431. http://www.quitehost.net/
  432. http://www.reddirtgenetics.com/
  433. http://www.redwoodareahospital.org/
  434. http://www.reedlawva.com/
  435. http://www.ricardotomas.com/
  436. http://www.roofwa.com/
  437. http://www.semperbranch.com/
  438. http://www.sharijams.com/
  439. http://www.shomedia.com/
  440. http://www.signaturecarwashmckinney.com/
  441. http://www.soiwrotethisbook.com/
  442. http://www.southcypressblog.com/
  443. http://www.southhillskarate.com/
  444. http://www.sparkysgottago.com/
  445. http://www.spitenet.com/
  446. http://www.spontaneousboyband.com/
  447. http://www.sportsticketsunlimited.com/
  448. http://www.ssj.org/
  449. http://www.stelizabethri.org/
  450. http://www.stitchconnection.com/
  451. http://www.suraya-australia-newspaper.com/
  452. http://www.synzilla.com/
  453. http://www.ten4agency.com/
  454. http://www.thebragawteam.com/
  455. http://www.thenewfederalism.com/
  456. http://www.therestaurantdream.com/
  457. http://www.thesearethedaughters.com/
  458. http://www.top10tag.com/
  459. http://www.travelingcloset.com/
  460. http://www.vesiipr.com/
  461. http://www.villageantiqueandclassiccars.com/
  462. http://www.westcpm.com/
  463. http://www.wonderpelt.com/
  464. http://www.wwiaf.org/
  465. http://www.yahoonoo.com/
  466. http://www.yourfunjob.com/
  467. http://www.youthhq.com/
  468. http://yasminvirani.com/
  469. http://youandmepuppets.com/

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