TO ALL BLOGGERS! Millions of WordPress accounts targeted in major cyberattack

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Hundreds of thousands ofWordPress websiteswere targeted over the course of 24 hours in a large scale cyberattack with the aim of harvesting database credentials.

The cybercriminals behind the attack were attempting to download the wp-config.php configuration files from users WordPress sites as they contain valuable information including database credentials, connection info, authentication unique keys and salts.

For more information, Check out this link NOW: https://www.techradar.com/uk/amp/news/millions-of-wordpress-accounts-targeted-in-major-cyberattack

I have found a lot of messages asking me to click on a link to get more followers, you may have received some too, but don’t click on the links!

Make sure your passwords are strong and don’t post anything personal.

If you find any messages asking to click on a link, spam them right away and permanently bin them. If someone asks you for any personal info, don’t answer and spam them.

Stay safe everyone and share this post to alert…

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13 thoughts on “TO ALL BLOGGERS! Millions of WordPress accounts targeted in major cyberattack”

ivor20 June 8, 2020 at 7:37 am

Thank you for this important notification………

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K Morris Poet Post authorJune 8, 2020 at 7:44 am

You are welcome Ivor. I hope that you and your site stay safe. Best, Kevin

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1. ivor20 June 8, 2020 at 7:50 am
  
  I’ve just checked my spam…. there’s no more than normal for the last 3 weeks (220)….
K Morris Poet Post authorJune 8, 2020 at 12:03 pm

Its always a joy to check one’s spam folder! I’m glad to hear that you have no more spam than normal. Kevin

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blindzanygirl June 8, 2020 at 10:47 am

I don’t understand. Can our blogs disappear?

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K Morris Poet Post authorJune 8, 2020 at 12:05 pm

The article is saying that an attack took place on some WordPress sites. I wouldn’t worry overly Lorraine, but its worth keeping a sharp eye out for any strange comments/people contacting you asking for information. I’m sure you wouldn’t click on any dodgy links anyway. Best, Kevin

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1. blindzanygirl June 8, 2020 at 12:50 pm
  
  Thanks Kevin. I have loads of Spam comments wanting me to click on links. I never click on any of them. Many of them seem to think I want sex toys 😀
K Morris Poet Post authorJune 8, 2020 at 2:54 pm

Thanks for making me smile, Lorraine! I also receive some interesting solicitations in my spam folder …

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1. blindzanygirl June 8, 2020 at 3:03 pm
  
  I do too. And not just sex toys!!!

EDC Writing/Believing Sight Unseen June 8, 2020 at 2:07 pm

I find this a bit odd, Kevin – no reports from WP or in the news as far as I can see?

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K Morris Poet Post authorJune 8, 2020 at 2:52 pm

I agree with you Eric as regards it seeming a little odd. However the site carrying the report is, so far as I am aware a reputable source of information. In any case, stay safe online! All the best, Kevin

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