Cybercriminal network operating 2,000 hacked WordPress websites detected

Check Point Research has uncovered a global network of cybercriminals operating 2,000 hacked WordPress websites. The investigation revealed that the attackers utilized these compromised online portals to distribute malware, steal sensitive information, and monitor users.

The discovery highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities within content management systems like WordPress and demonstrates the organized scale at which threat actors leverage compromised infrastructure for large-scale malicious operations.