Understanding the Shift from Crypto Wallet Drainers to Brute-Force Password-Cracking Attacks on WordPress Sites

In the realm of cybersecurity, vigilance is paramount. Recent developments observed by cybersecurity researcher Denis Sinegubko shed light on a significant pivot in hacking strategies. While crypto wallet drainers have long been a concern, there’s been a notable surge in brute-force password-cracking attacks targeting WordPress sites. This shift prompts crucial questions: Why is this happening?…

Sign1 Malware Campaign Compromises Thousands of WordPress Sites

A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged in the form of the Sign1 malware campaign, which has targeted over 39,000 WordPress sites in the last six months. This malicious campaign utilizes sophisticated techniques, including malicious JavaScript injections, to redirect unsuspecting users to scam sites, highlighting the evolving landscape of cyber threats facing website owners and visitors.…

WordPress & Tumblr Planning to Sell User Content to AI Companies

The Controversy Surrounding AI Training with User Content The report indicates that there is internal conflict within Automattic regarding the use of scraped content for AI training. Some of this content includes private information not intended for storage by the company. Furthermore, advertising content, including materials from external campaigns like an old Apple Music promotion,…