Archive For: Security Tips
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June 27, 2025
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Last month, we encountered a particularly interesting and complex malware case that stood out from the usual infections we see in compromised WordPress websites. At first glance, the site looked clean, no visible signs of defacement, no malicious redirects, and nothing suspicious in the plugin list. But beneath the surface, a hidden infection chain was... Read More
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June 25, 2025
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Spammy posts and pages being placed on WordPress websites is one of the most common infections that we come across. The reason being is that the attack is very low-level in terms of sophistication: All that is required of the attacker is to brute force their way into the wp-admin panel; from there they just... Read More
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June 20, 2025
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I recently wrote about a case where a malicious plugin was used to steal admin credentials. Here we will examine yet another malicious plugin that creates a malicious admin user right in the website. Examining the malware While examining the site, we noticed a plugin located at wp-content/plugins labeled php-ini.php. This is strange since directories... Read More
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June 18, 2025
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A few weeks ago, we received a support request from a website owner who was experiencing unexpected redirects. Visitors landed on the website normally, but after about 4–5 seconds, the site redirected them to unrelated and suspicious websites. During the investigation, we discovered a malicious plugin that was responsible for this behavior, continuing the trend... Read More
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June 11, 2025
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In our daily interactions online, trust is a fundamental currency. We trust servers to handle our data, process our requests, and reliably deliver content. But what happens when that trust is abused and turned against the server itself? What if an attacker could trick your server into becoming an unwitting accomplice, abusing its privileged position... Read More
A common trend we see is that bad actors will upload malicious plugins to WordPress sites. These plugins serve a wide variety of functions from injecting spam to redirecting sites to other malicious content. In this article we will examine a more dangerous method where plugins can be used to steal admin credentials. Identifying the... Read More
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this... Read More
The depiction in the media of hackers tends to be that of balaclava-wearing villains who type furiously in a dark basement, motivated by nothing but evil intentions. However, while this may be true in some instances, by and large the determining factors that result in malware attacks are largely motivated not by ideology or malice... Read More
We recently assisted a customer who reported a persistent and concerning “Java Update” pop-up appearing on their WordPress website. This type of deceptive notification is a common tactic used by attackers to compromise website visitors. Our investigation revealed a malicious plugin operating stealthily within their WordPress environment. What Did We Find? A plugin installed in... Read More
Last month, a customer reached out to us after noticing suspicious URLs on their WordPress site. Visitors reported being prompted to perform unusual actions. We began our investigation, scanning the site for common malware indicators and looking for signs of obfuscated JavaScript or injected iframes. What we found, however, was more subtle and potentially more... Read More
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