These include passwords for the WP Engine user portal, SFTP, the original WP-Admin account, password-protected installs and transferable installs, and the WordPress database. Being one of the most popular blogging websites, WordPress tends to get repeatedly targeted by hackers. The latest attack was launched on April 11, and it is believed that hackers are trying to steal user credentials. The company was quick to emphasise that no sensitive data had been taken and that the move was more about preventative action than defence.
Being one of the most popular blogging websites, WordPress tends to get repeatedly targeted by hackers. The latest attack was launched on April 11, and it is believed that hackers are trying to steal user credentials. The company was quick to emphasise that no sensitive data had been taken and that the move was more about preventative action than defence.