WordPress Woes: Deceptive Anti-Malware Plugin Invites Hackers to Crash Your Site
WordPress sites are under siege by malware masquerading as an anti-malware plugin. This WordPress malware stealthily grants backdoor access, modifies files like wp-cron.php, and even hides from the admin dashboard. It’s a master of disguise, so arm yourself with reputable security tools and stay one step ahead of these digital tricksters.
Hot Take:
Why hire a hacker when you can just download a plugin? WordPress site owners beware! This latest malware is sneakier than a cat burglar with a degree in invisibility. It disguises itself as your friendly neighborhood anti-malware plugin, only to backstab your site with a digital dagger. Talk about betrayal!
Key Points:
- WordPress malware disguised as an anti-malware plugin.
- Grants backdoor access and hides itself from the admin dashboard.
- Modifies wp-cron.php for guaranteed persistence.
- Uses REST API for remote code execution.
- Wordfence provides detection and protection through a malware signature and firewall rule.
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