WordPress Plugins Compromised At The Source – Supply Chain Attack
Hackers are exploiting WordPress plugins at the source, enabling them to infect every site using the compromised plugins
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I’ve served as a Head Judge at the U.S. Search Awards several times and have presented at the following search marketing conferences:
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Hackers are exploiting WordPress plugins at the source, enabling them to infect every site using the compromised plugins
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