Evasive Sign1 Malware Hits 39,000 WordPress Sites in Widespread Cyber Assault

In the past six months, a major malware campaign known as Sign1 has compromised over 39,000 WordPress sites, using malicious JavaScript injections to direct people to scams. In a report published this week by Sucuri, it is estimated that no less than 2,500 sites have been infected by this latest malware variant over the past two months. 

As part of the attack, rogue JavaScript is injected into legitimate HTML widgets or plugins, allowing attackers to insert arbitrary JavaScript, along with other code, which provides attackers with an opportunity for their malicious code to be inserted. It was discovered that a new malicious malware campaign called FakeUpdates was targeting WordPress websites with malware shortly after Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. revealed it. 

In addition to its stealthy nature, Sign1 malware has a perilous reputation due to its stealthy tactics. It generates dynamic URLs through time-based randomization, which is extremely difficult to detect and block with security software. The malware’s code is also obfuscated, so it’s more difficult to detect it. Sign1 is also able to target visitors to certain websites, including popular search engines and social media platforms. This might be one of the most concerning aspects of malware. 

Sucuri’s report estimates that over 39,000 WordPress websites have been infected with Sign1 so far, suggesting a level o

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