Just as there are countless types of websites on the internet, there are just as many attackers seeking to exploit them. These attackers develop malicious code that continuously evolves, constantly finding new ways to harm their next target. Sometimes, threat actors rely on heavy obfuscation to conceal their malicious code, while others use stealthier methods […]
Tag Archives: Malware
PHP Reinfector and Backdoor Malware Target WordPress Sites
We recently observed a surge in WordPress websites being infected by a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware. While we initially believed that the infection was linked to the wpcode plugin, we found that several sites without this plugin were compromised as well. Upon deeper investigation, we discovered that this malware not only reinfects website […]
Malware Steals Account Credentials
It’s common for malware to target e-commerce sites, and these attackers are usually seeking to steal credit card details. In most cases, they will insert scripts that extract data from the checkout forms to siphon fields like the cardholder name, card number and expiration date. Once they have that information, their job is done and […]
2024 Credit Card Theft Season Arrives
The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and it’s the time of year the eCommerce website owners need to be most on their guard. Credit card stealing malware, commonly referred to as “MageCart”, is most rampant during the holiday shopping season. Attackers are always aiming to maximize their profits. As such, they know […]
Indonesian Gambling Redirect Hiding in Plain Sight
Many pieces of malware found over the years have been complex and difficult to find. Attackers often obfuscate their code to make it harder to track. Some pieces of malware require extensive reviews to uncover. But in other instances, that is not always the case. Threat actors find new ways to inject malware to avoid […]
Fake “Fix It” Pop-Ups Target WordPress Sites via Malicious Plugin to Download Trojan
In our recent investigation, we discovered a new malware campaign targeting WordPress sites through a fake plugin, universal-popup-plugin-v133, which delivers deceptive browser fix pop-ups. This malware leverages social engineering tactics to deceive visitors into downloading malicious files, compromising their systems. Type of website impacted and the scope of infection We reported a similar fake browser […]
Woo Skimmer Uses Style Tags and Image Extension to Steal Card Details
This post starts the same way many others do on this blog, and it will be familiar to those who keep up with website security: A client came to us having been notified by their payment processor that credit cards were being stolen from the checkout page of their eCommerce website. The question of course […]
SiteCheck Remote Website Scanner — Mid-Year 2024 Report
Conducting an external website scan for indicators of compromise is one of the easiest ways to identify security issues. While remote website scanners may not provide as comprehensive of a scan as server-side scanners, they allow users to instantly identify malicious code and detect security issues on their website without installing any software or applications. […]
WordPress Websites Used to Distribute ClearFake Trojan Malware
Unfortunately, scams are all over the place, and anybody who has surfed the web should know this. We’ve all gotten phishing emails, or redirected to questionable websites at some point or another. Being on your guard is an important posture to take online, and part of that is knowing how to identify threats, scams, or […]
The Security Risks of Using Nulled WordPress Plugins
The prospect of obtaining premium features without spending a dime is tempting. Nulled WordPress plugins and themes, often being advertised as the no cost versions of their premium counterparts, can seem like a dream come true for many WordPress users. Who doesn’t want to save some money while still enjoying the enhancements and extended features […]
