Hackers are exploiting out-of-date WordPress sites and plugins to spread malware and steal personal data. A fraudulent Chrome update is used to trick users into downloading the malware. Security company c/side found over 10,000 affected websites, some of which are among the internet’s most heavily trafficked. Two types of malware, Amos and SocGholish, are being distributed. WordPress parent company Automattic indicated the security of plugins is the responsibility of individual developers.
Hidden Malware and Ransomware: 6 Places to Check (+ How to Prevent It)
Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated methods like ransomware and unknown viruses, going unnoticed on networks for long periods. By 2024, 59% of organizations experienced ransomware
