Over 6,000 WordPress Sites Hacked; New macOS NotLockBit Ransomware and Lumma Stealer Malware Emerge

Cybersecurity experts have reported a significant increase in malware attacks targeting WordPress sites, with over 6,000 instances of hacked sites identified. These attacks involve the installation of malicious plugins designed to deploy infostealers. Additionally, a new form of ransomware, referred to as 'macOS NotLockBit', is emerging as a potential threat to Apple computers, suggesting that threat actors are enhancing their tactics. The Akira ransomware-as-a-service gang is also noted for reverting to older methods after a period of experimentation with different extortion strategies. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are utilizing ransomware disguised as LockBit to exert pressure on victims, embedding AWS credentials for data exfiltration, which highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats.