PHPFox V4 – Website Security Cleanup & Bug Fixing for Pets4Friends.com

Job ID: 39642369

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

Hello developers,

I am looking for an experienced PHPFOX V4 expert who is also confident in handling Linux-based servers (CentOS 7) via SSH.

Website: https://pets4friends.com
Platform: PHPFOX V4
Tech Stack: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Server: Linode Dedicated Server (Linux CentOS 7) – full SSH access available

Background:

Our website, Pets4Friends.com, is currently experiencing multiple issues and appears to be under some sort of bot or DDoS attack. We need an expert to clean the website, investigate the vulnerabilities, and fix all listed issues below.

Scope of Work:

Clean the Website:
Check for and remove any suspicious or malicious code/files
Identify possible entry points and close all security gaps
Review file permissions, .htaccess, and configurations

Fix Functional Issues:
Sign-up page is currently not working
Some users cannot send/receive friend requests
Some users cannot send private messages
Spin wheel game is not functioning properly

Check Website Performance:

Diagnose if server load or attack is affecting site speed
Recommend and implement performance improvements if needed

Important Requirements:

Must have strong experience with PHPFOX V4
Must be skilled in Linux server management (CentOS 7) via SSH
Should be comfortable working directly on a live server
Must be able to identify frontend and backend bugs
Should understand security hardening techniques for PHP applications
Must provide a summary of findings and fixes once done

Budget: $120

Timeline: Preferably within 2–3 days of project acceptance

Note:
I've received bids before from developers who were not qualified or unsure of PHPFox or Linux. Please DO NOT apply unless you are confident and experienced in ALL the above-mentioned technologies and platforms.

This task is not for trial or learning purposes. It’s a live production website, and I need someone reliable and professional.

How to Apply:

Please include in your proposal:
Your experience with PHPFox V4
Your experience managing Linux servers via SSH
Links to similar work or sites you’ve worked on (if possible)
Estimated delivery time

Looking forward to working with the right expert.

Best regards,
Abdullah Rashid