Fwd: [WordPress Security] Ransomware Targeting WordPress – An Emerging Threat

Over the past month, the Wordfence team has been tracking a ransomware campaign that is actively targeting WordPress websites. This is a change in tactic for attackers. Rather than using a hacked WordPress site for spam, they can now encrypt your data and extort money from you directly. 

Today on the blog we analyze in depth the ransomware sample we captured. We also identify where the attacks are coming from and describe how you can protect yourself from this emerging threat. 

Mark Maunder 

Wordfence Founder & CEO