The Wordfence Threat Intelligence team has identified a new strain of WordPress malware that masquerades as a legitimate plugin, often named ‘WP-antymalwary-bot.php.’ First detected on January 22, 2025, during a routine site cleanup, this malware exhibits advanced capabilities, enabling attackers to seize complete control over infected websites. With features like remote code execution, hidden persistence […]

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