Event Brief
Backdoors Found in Popular WordPress Plug-ins
Filed: Apr 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Summary: Dozens of WordPress plug-ins were hijacked to distribute malware after being sold to a new owner.
WHO: Corporate owner of WordPress plug-ins
WHAT: Backdoors planted in WordPress plug-ins
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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