Last month there were a number of interesting website hacks being analyzed by our Malware Research Team (MRT) and Incident Response Teams (IRT). The Sucuri Labs website provides technical analysis and industry updates directly from our teams on the front line. You can read past monthly recaps for an overview of the posts we’ve released […]
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Injection of Unwanted Google AdSense Ads
During the last couple of years, it has become quite prevalent for hackers to monetize compromised sites by injecting unwanted ads. They can be pop-up ads triggered when a visitor spends a certain amount of time on an infected page, or automatic redirection of mobile traffic to URLs that belong to ad networks. It’s not […]
Spotlight: How a Social Media Expert Finds Website Security
With the new year upon us, it makes sense to reflect on how things have changed. Our Malware Research and Incident Response teams just published their latest report on trends in website security, and in the coming weeks we plan to write about the latest upgrades to the Sucuri dashboard. Looking back at our website […]
Hacked Website Report – 2016/Q3
Today we are proud to release our quarterly Hacked Website Report for 2016/Q3. This report is based on data collected and analyzed by the Sucuri Remediation Group (RG), which includes the Incident Response Team (IRT) and the Malware Research Team (MRT). The data presented is based on the analysis of over 8,000 infected websites. This […]
Website Malware Targets Mobile Platforms
Navigating the web on a mobile device can be tricky even when you’re browsing clean sites. If hackers are involved, the frustration of a pop-up can turn into the dangerous possibility of harmful mobile malware. The increase in mobile internet browsing has prompted attackers to adapt their techniques, targeting mobile-specific platforms and distributing spam and […]
Session Stealer Script Used In OpenCart
With so many open-source ecommerce platforms available in the market, selling online is an appealing and easy option for any store owner. In a few clicks you can set up an online storefront and sell your products. While the process to get the site up may be simple, there are always risks that arise when […]
Removing Images from Google Local Business Listings
As a business owner, the last thing you want is for a potential customer to search Google for your business and find a lewd image. The way your website appears to searchers is incredibly important to your brand reputation and trustworthiness. Search engine optimization (SEO) professionals constantly experiment with ways to satisfy Google’s secret and […]
New Guide to Fixing Google Website Security Warnings
One of the worst experiences a website owner can have is being blacklisted by Google. If you are one of the 10,000 websites that has been slapped with a big red malware warning, our latest, free DIY guide is for you. Read the Guide to Removing Website Malware Warnings This post will provide a bit […]
PrestaShop Attack Steals Login Credentials
Attackers compromise sites with a number of goals in mind – also referred to as actions on objective. In some instances they aim to abuse resources or gain SEO power, and in others they are seeking access to sensitive data, also known as data exfiltration. The Rise in Cyber Stealing Lately we’ve noticed an increase […]
Labs Notes Monthly Recap – Nov/2016
Time for another monthly recap! If you haven’t seen the other monthly recaps, make sure to check out October and September. Our malware research and incident response teams publish technical content in the Sucuri Labs Notes. The knowledge and recommendations are useful to keep your website and visitors safe. This month we saw a large variety […]
