Phishy Business: WooCommerce Users Duped by Fake Security Alert
WordPress WooCommerce users, beware! A devious phishing scheme is impersonating legitimate security alerts, urging you to download a “critical patch” with a hidden backdoor. This cunning campaign exploits fake vulnerabilities to sneakily create hidden admin accounts, turning your site into a hacker’s playground. Stay vigilant and avoid downloading suspicious patches!
Hot Take:
Watch out, WooCommerce users! It seems cyber villains have decided to go full-on ‘Mission Impossible’ with a phishing campaign that lures you in with a fake security alert. It’s like finding out your adorable golden retriever is actually a cat burglar. Remember, if something smells phishy, it probably is!
Key Points:
- Phishing campaign targets WooCommerce users with fake security alerts.
- Victims are instructed to download a ‘critical patch’ hiding a backdoor.
- Attack mirrors previous campaigns with similar tactics and techniques.
- Indicators of compromise include suspicious cronjobs and plugin folders.
- Campaign likely to evolve as indicators become known and flagged.
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