New WordPress Security Alert: Malware injecting Ads & Fake Admin Found

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A new malware affecting WordPress sites have been detected. According to Sucuri, a new malware is identified which injects a fake admin role and redirects WordPress websites to temporary spammy domains, and adds spam advertisements on WordPress sites. This is not a new kind of security alert, but seems to be a variant of the old JavaScript injection method where malicious JavaScript designed to display unauthorized pop-ups or completely redirect visitors to spammy websites, are added undetected to WordPress websites. The major difference this time is that a new fake admin is created that remains undetected in the system, that gives […]

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