Navigating the world of website security can feel like stepping into a minefield, especially when you have to navigate threats like zero-day vulnerabilities. Zero-days are security flaws that, worryingly, remain hidden from everyone involved — from dev teams and users, Continue reading What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
Cookie hijacking involves unauthorized access to cookies, which are small pieces of data stored on your browser by websites you visit. Cookies often contain sensitive information, including session tokens that authenticate users to a web application. By hijacking these cookies, Continue reading What is Cookie Hijacking
Last August we documented a malware campaign that was injecting malicious JavaScript code into compromised WordPress sites to redirect site visitors to VexTrio domains. The most interesting thing about that malware was how it used dynamic DNS TXT records of Continue reading JavaScript Malware Switches to Server-Side Redirects & DNS TXT Records as TDS
If you’re managing a WordPress site, it’s crucial to ensure it runs smoothly and securely. Many site owners worry that WordPress maintenance is a complex chore that requires a ton of technical expertise, but that’s not entirely true. This guide Continue reading WordPress Maintenance: Tasks & Best Practices
In recent months, we have encountered a number of cases where attackers inject malware into website software that allows for custom or miscellaneous code — for example, the miscellaneous scripts area of the Magento admin panel, or WordPress plugins such Continue reading Credit Card Skimmer Hidden in Fake Facebook Pixel Tracker
Web shells are malicious scripts that give attackers persistent access to compromised web servers, enabling them to execute commands and control the server remotely. These scripts exploit vulnerabilities like SQL injection, remote file inclusion (RFI), and cross-site scripting (XSS) to Continue reading Web Shells: Types, Mitigation & Removal
We often write about malware that steals payment information from sites built with Magento and other types of e-commerce CMS. However, WordPress has become a massive player in ecommerce as well, thanks to the adoption of Woocommerce and other plugins Continue reading Magento Shoplift: Ecommerce Malware Targets Both WordPress & Magento CMS
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup March 2024
A new client recently came to us reporting seemingly random pop ups occurring on their website. While it was clear that there was something amiss with the website it was difficult to reproduce the issue. However, by inspecting our server Continue reading Sign1 Malware: Analysis, Campaign History & Indicators of Compromise
The .htaccess file is notorious for being targeted by attackers. Whether it’s using the file to hide malware, redirect search engines to other sites with black hat SEO tactics, or inject content — the range of possibilities for misuse is Continue reading What is .htaccess Malware? (Detection, Symptoms & Prevention)
At Sucuri, we believe in making the internet safe for everyone. One way we show this is through our free WordPress security plugin. The Sucuri WordPress plugin is available for download in the WordPress repository. It comes with a range Continue reading Sucuri WordPress Plugin Updates for 2024
In January, my colleague reported about a new Balada Injector campaign found exploiting a recent vulnerability in the widely-used Popup Builder WordPress plugin which was initially disclosed back in November, 2023 by Marc Montpas. In the past three weeks, we’ve Continue reading New Malware Campaign Found Exploiting Stored XSS in Popup Builder < 4.2.3
Two weeks ago we discussed a new development in website hacks: Web3 crypto wallet drainers. We’ve been closely following the most significant variant which injects drainers using the external cachingjs/turboturbo.js script. Our SiteCheck website scanner has already detected this version Continue reading From Web3 Drainer to Distributed WordPress Brute Force Attack
SocGholish malware, otherwise known as “fake browser updates”, is one of the most common types of malware infections that we see on hacked websites. This long-standing malware campaign leverages a JavaScript malware framework that has been in use since at Continue reading New Wave of SocGholish Infections Impersonates WordPress Plugins
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners on emerging threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup February 2024
Since January 2024, there has been a notable surge in attacks by a novel form of website malware targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency assets. This malware, spread across multiple campaigns, uses crypto drainers to steal and redistribute assets from compromised wallets. Continue reading Web3 Crypto Malware: Angel Drainer – From Phishing Sites to Malicious Injections
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are a serious threat capable of giving attackers control over infected systems. This malware stealthily enters systems (often disguised as legitimate software or by exploiting a vulnerability in the system) and opens backdoors for attackers to Continue reading Remote Access Trojan (RAT): Types, Mitigation & Removal
Nowadays, the term DDoS — or Distributed Denial of Service — raises the heart rate of most webmasters. Though many don’t know exactly what DDoSing is, they might be familiar with the effects of getting DDoSed: an extremely sluggish, dysfunctional, Continue reading What is DDoSing
There are many threats that can harm your website and your users, but one of the most dangerous is phishing. Phishing is a method used by bad actors to trick people into giving up their personal information. This can lead Continue reading New Guide: How to Protect Your Website from Phishing
Emerging in 2022, a phishing tool known as Greatness has caught the attention of our research team due to its coordinated efforts to breach Microsoft 365 accounts and presence on compromised websites. More disturbingly, it has shown effectiveness against multi-factor Continue reading Detecting and Mitigating a Phishing Threat: “Greatness”