Researchers from WordPress security firm Defiant unveiled a recently discovered
malware targeting WordPress websites, camouflaged as a legitimate caching
plugin.
malware targeting WordPress websites, camouflaged as a legitimate caching
plugin.
The malevolent software was detected in July during a website cleanup operation.
This malware, essentially a backdoor, lets threat actors create an administrator
account, gaining complete control over the target website.
Clever Disguise
Analysts said the malware carries a “professional looking opening comment” to
mimic a legitimate ca