Sneaky Skimmer Alert: WordPress Sites Hit by Database-Injection Malware!
A cunning credit card skimmer targets WordPress e-commerce sites by injecting malicious JavaScript into database tables, evading detection. This malware lurks in the wp_options table, activating only on checkout pages to capture sensitive user payment details. It’s a digital heist in disguise, making your online shopping sprees less secure than a house of cards.
Hot Take:
WordPress: the gift that keeps on giving… to hackers. It’s like a buffet for cybercriminals who just can’t resist sneaking in a little malicious JavaScript dessert, served straight from your wp_options table!
Key Points:
- Sneaky credit card skimmer targets WordPress e-commerce sites via database injection.
- Malicious JavaScript is hidden in the wp_options table to avoid detection.
- The script creates fake payment screens to capture sensitive information.
- Stolen data is encoded and encrypted to appear harmless.
- Detection and removal involve inspecting Custom HTML block widgets for suspicious scripts.
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