Magento Shoplift: Ecommerce Malware Targets Both WordPress & Magento CMS
Puja Srivastava We often write about malware that steals payment information from sites built with Magento and other types of e-commerce CMS. However, WordPress has become a…
WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup March 2024
Sucuri Malware Research Team 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…
Sign1 Malware: Analysis, Campaign History & Indicators of Compromise
Ben Martin A new client recently came to us reporting seemingly random pop ups occurring on their website. While it was clear that there was something amiss…
What is .htaccess Malware? (Detection, Symptoms & Prevention)
The .htaccess file is notorious for being targeted by attackers. Whether it’s using the file to hide malware, redirect search engines to other sites with…
Sucuri WordPress Plugin Updates for 2024
Rianna MacLeod At Sucuri, we believe in making the internet safe for everyone. One way we show this is through our free WordPress security plugin. The Sucuri…
New Malware Campaign Found Exploiting Stored XSS in Popup Builder < 4.2.3
In January, my colleague reported about a new Balada Injector campaign found exploiting a recent vulnerability in the widely-used Popup Builder WordPress plugin which was…
From Web3 Drainer to Distributed WordPress Brute Force Attack
Denis Sinegubko Two weeks ago we discussed a new development in website hacks: Web3 crypto wallet drainers. We’ve been closely following the most significant variant which injects…
New Wave of SocGholish Infections Impersonates WordPress Plugins
SocGholish malware, otherwise known as “fake browser updates”, is one of the most common types of malware infections that we see on hacked websites. This…
WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup February 2024
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…
WordPress Hacked: What to Do When Your Site is Compromised
OK – your WordPress site is hacked. Now what? Questions we frequently get from new users are, “Why was my WordPress site hacked?” and “What…
Web3 Crypto Malware: Angel Drainer Overview, Variants & Stats
Since January 2024, there has been a notable surge in attacks by a novel form of website malware targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency assets. This malware,…