October 12, 2023 at 10:55AM A WordPress backdoor that disguises itself as a legitimate plugin has been discovered by security firm Defiant. The backdoor can run as a plugin and perform various functions, including creating an admin account and serving malicious content based on specific filters. It can also be operated remotely by the threat … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 10:38AM Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malware hidden within an authentic-looking WordPress caching plugin. This malware can create admin accounts and remotely activate plugins, giving threat actors complete control over infected websites. The malware can be difficult to detect and has features like conditional content filtering and file modification capabilities. WordPress … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 06:33AM Researchers have discovered a new type of malware that disguises itself as a WordPress plugin in order to gain control over compromised websites. The malware is capable of creating administrator accounts, remotely controlling the site, altering content, injecting spam links, and redirecting visitors to malicious sites. It is difficult to … Read more