{"id":824,"date":"2023-07-06T10:05:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.wyosupport.com\/?p=824"},"modified":"2023-07-06T10:06:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:06:56","slug":"news-for-july-3-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.wyosupport.com\/2023\/07\/news-for-july-3-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"WP Plugin Patch & Akira Defeated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WordPress Plugin:
Ultimate Member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Artie Kaye<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vulnerability has been found in a popular plugin for WordPress.\u00a0Ultimate Member<\/em> allows users to create profiles and has tools for account management.\u00a0The flaw in the plugin could allow an attacker to grant themselves administrator access, effectively giving them full control over the website.\u00a0As of this writing, the makers of the plugin have released multiple patches to address this security hole, and have a list of suggested actions to take, linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparency notice:\u00a0 The plugin is not used on Wyo Support News.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click the links below to learn more details. (Opens in a new tab\/window.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ultimate Member: Recommended Actions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Hacker News<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Security Week<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Decryption Software For Akira Released<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Artie Kaye<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier in 2023, the Akira ransomware was detected.\u00a0It functions by encrypting files and then attempting to extort money from the target.\u00a0The malware functions on both Windows and Linux.\u00a0Avast has cracked the code and has released a free tool to decrypt affected data.\u00a0Please read the full instructions before using decryption tools, or contact your support team for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click the links below to learn more details. (Opens in a new tab\/window.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avast<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bleeping Computer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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