Beware the Fake Plugin: Sneaky WordPress Malware Strikes Again!
Disguised plugin enables remote code execution! The WP-antymalwary-bot.php malware masquerades as a legitimate WordPress plugin, giving attackers admin access with a single GET request. It even self-replicates through a cron job, making it the zombie of plugins. Be sure to keep that firewall strong and plugins trusted, or the malware may just crash your party!
Hot Take:
If you thought your WordPress site was safe, think again! This malware is not just hiding in plain site, it’s practically doing a tap dance while wearing a “Hi, I’m suspicious!” t-shirt. It’s the digital equivalent of a Trojan horse, only filled with spammy ads and a penchant for impersonation. Watch out, WordPress users, because this malware is the ultimate plugin party crasher!
Key Points:
- Malware disguised as a WordPress plugin, named “WP-antymalwary-bot.php”.
- Allows attackers persistent access, code injection, and serves remote ads.
- Discovered by Wordfence Threat Intelligence during a site cleanup.
- Self-replicates using modified wp-cron.php files for stealthy reinfection.
- Communicates with a command-and-control server in Cyprus.
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