11/12/2023
Attention WordPress users! There is a new email scam telling you to add a plugin to your site. THIS IS FALSE and will provide the hackers a front door into your website. Here is the wording they are using.
" Dear user,
The Wordpress Security Team has discovered a Remote Code Ex*****on (RCE) vulnerability on your site, that allows attackers to add malwares and compromise your data, user informations and more. While we work on mitigating this critical security flaw in the next Wordpress update, we require you to urgently use the CVE-2023-46182 Patch, a plugin created by the Wordpress Team.
All you need to do is just download, install and activate the plugin, to ensure a swift and hassle-free protection of your website's security against the possible exploits and malicious activities linked with this vulnerability. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD. "
Keep yourself safe and never click a link from email. Always check with your service provider if you are unsure about any email.