Sneaky Backdoor Disguised as WordPress Caching Plugin Seizes Control of Websites

Researchers from WordPress security firm Defiant unveiled a recently discovered 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