April 15, 2016

Got WordPress? PHP C99 Webshell Attacks Increasing

C99 Webshell attacks on WordPress are increasing. What is a webshell and how can you prevent it? Read the article for more details. One recommendation is that you disable base64_decode functionality via your php.ini file: find the line: 'disable_functions =' and change it to 'disable_functions = eval, base64_decode, gzinflate'. It's also a good Idea to use the Wordfence plugin to scan your WP install on regular basis. https://securityintelligence.com/got-wordpress-php-c99-webshell-attacks-increasing/

IBM MSS X-Force researchers found that C99 webshell attacks are increasing, particularly against content management systems such as WordPress.

Originally posted at The WP Guy - WordPress Web Design

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