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WordPress Plugin Hack: Credit Card Skimmer Targets E-Commerce Sites
A vulnerability in the Dessky Snippets WordPress plugin is being exploited to steal payment data from online shoppers. Cybersecurity researchers found that attackers are injecting malicious PHP code to skim credit card information during checkout. WordPress users should update their plugins to stay protected.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like WordPress is once again the playground for cybercriminals, proving that even the smallest plugins can cause the biggest headaches. Maybe it’s time to stop hoarding plugins like they’re digital Beanie Babies.
Key Points:
- A vulnerability in the Dessky Snippets WordPress plugin is being exploited to steal payment data.
- Attackers are targeting websites with online shops using WooCommerce.
- The malicious code modifies the checkout process, adding fake forms to capture sensitive information.
- Autocomplete is disabled on these fake forms to reduce user suspicion.
- Experts advise keeping WordPress plugins and themes up to date and removing any that are not in use.
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