Fake Security Plugin on WordPress Enables Remote Admin Access for Attackers

Fake Security Plugin on WordPress Enables Remote Admin Access for Attackers

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new campaign targeting WordPress sites that disguises the malware as a security plugin.
The plugin, which goes by the name “WP-antymalwary-bot.php,” comes with a variety of features to maintain access, hide itself from the admin dashboard, and execute remote code.
“Pinging functionality that can report back to a command-and-control (C&C) server

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Author of the Month: Richard Bingley

Author of the Month: Richard Bingley

Combatting Cyber Terrorism – A guide to understanding the cyber threat landscape and incident response planning Richard has led and operated various vital security projects, including the London 2012 Olympics and Russia 2014 Winter Olympics. He’s also served as executive director of London First’s security and resilience division. In addition, Richard was a senior lecturer in security and resilience at Buckinghamshire New University, and director of the BNU Business School. Currently, he’s director of the business security briefing service CSARN.org and CEO at the Global Cyber Academy. Richard is also a frequent media commentator on AI, cyber security and future
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