WordPress Woes: Sneaky Malware Masquerades as Security Tool!
WordPress users beware! A crafty malware campaign uses a fake security plugin to gain access. Once installed, it reactivates itself if deleted and grants attackers admin access. Wordfence researchers discovered this during a site cleanup—just when you thought you were safe. Keep an eye out for suspicious changes in your files!
Hot Take:
In a world where WordPress plugins are supposed to be the digital equivalent of a security blanket, it seems some have turned into the boogeyman lurking under the bed. Who needs horror movies when your website could be haunted by a plugin named “WP-antymalwary-bot.php”? Beware, folks, because this one’s got more tricks up its sleeve than a magician at a children’s party!
Key Points:
- Malware disguises itself as a legitimate WordPress security plugin.
- Provides attackers with persistent access and remote code execution capabilities.
- Remains hidden from the plugin dashboard to elude detection.
- Recreates itself if deleted, thanks to a modified ‘wp-cron.php’ file.
- Command and control server traced to Cyprus, with similarities to a past supply chain attack.
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