Title: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘$u5122a’ (T_VARIABLE) in .. canonical.php
Last modified: February 27, 2018

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# Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘$u5122a’ (T_VARIABLE) in .. canonical.php

 *  [janbwordpress](https://wordpress.org/support/users/janbwordpress/)
 * (@janbwordpress)
 * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-u5122a-t_variable-in-canonical-php/)
 * Hello,
 * Since this morning I cannot vizualize [http://www.marijkebillekens.nl](http://www.marijkebillekens.nl)
   anymore.
 * Shown message:
    Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘$u5122a’ (T_VARIABLE) 
   in /var/www/vhosts/marijkebillekens.nl/httpdocs/wp-includes/canonical.php on 
   line 1
 * I have no knowledge of php files so I’m really helpless.
    Can someone help me
   to solve the issue?
 * Thanks in advance
    Jan
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fparse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-u5122a-t_variable-in-canonical-php%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  [Andrew Nevins](https://wordpress.org/support/users/anevins/)
 * (@anevins)
 * WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support
 * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-u5122a-t_variable-in-canonical-php/#post-10019644)
 * Get a fresh cup of coffee, take a deep breath and carefully follow [this guide](https://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_My_site_was_hacked).
   When you’re done, you may want to implement some (if not all) of [the recommended security measures](https://codex.wordpress.org/Hardening_WordPress).
 * If you’re unable to clean your site(s) successfully, there are reputable organizations
   that can clean your sites for you. Sucuri and Wordfence are a couple.
 *  Thread Starter [janbwordpress](https://wordpress.org/support/users/janbwordpress/)
 * (@janbwordpress)
 * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-u5122a-t_variable-in-canonical-php/#post-10019660)
 * Aie, sounds serious: site is hacked..
    I will not take one, but several fresh
   cups of coffee. Thanks Andrew for your prompt reply!
 * I will start directly with the cleaning and than ass the recommended security
   measures.
 *  Thread Starter [janbwordpress](https://wordpress.org/support/users/janbwordpress/)
 * (@janbwordpress)
 * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-u5122a-t_variable-in-canonical-php/#post-10027180)
 * Hi Andrew,
 * Just to give you an update.
    I followed the instructions mentioned in the guide,
   and also the recommended security measures. (Only the 2FA authentication is more
   tricky to implement. Any advise?)
 * The webhosting company did a security scan and had found some infected files 
   to be cleaned. I’m now cleaning these files and I’m optimistic that issue will
   be solved today.
 * Kind regards
    Jan

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