The Handy-Lightbox plugin for WordPress is widely used to enhance image displays. However, it has recently come under scrutiny for a critical Remote Code Execution, RCE vulnerability. This RCE WordPress vulnerability, allows attackers to control web servers running this plugin. In this article, we will explore the nature of this vulnerability, its implications, and how […]

What is Canadian Pharmacy Spam? The term "Canadian Pharmacy" refers to a prolific spam campaign. This rising threat primarily promotes male-enhancement drugs and painkillers. Despite its name, this operation is neither Canadian nor a legitimate pharmacy. A Closer Look at the Spam Campaign Canadian Pharmacy spam is not tied to a stable website. Instead, it […]

In the world of cybersecurity, PHP backdoors pose a significant threat. These malicious scripts allow attackers to access and control web servers. Recently, we intercepted a spam attempt from a compromised server using a PHP mailer backdoor. Let’s explore how these attacks work and how to protect your systems. What is a PHP Backdoor? A […]

The latest BitNinja 3.12.1 release includes several updates designed to enhance compatibility, improve messaging, and streamline control panel detection. These improvements continue to support a more reliable and intelligent defense system, while also making configuration and diagnostics more straightforward for server administrators. BitNinja 3.12.1 ConfigParser Parsing for LiteSpeed and OpenLiteSpeed configurations was improved. IPFilter We’ve […]

How CAPTCHA Works CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It presents challenges that are easy for humans but difficult for bots. The BitNinja CAPTCHA verification page uses different types of tests to block malicious bots effectively. The Importance of CAPTCHA Verification Implementing CAPTCHA verification can significantly reduce […]

Patator was developed out of frustration with existing tools for password guessing attacks such as Hydra, Medusa, and Metasploit modules. It aims to offer a more reliable and flexible approach without merely repeating the shortcomings of its predecessors. Patator is a multi-threaded tool written in Python, designed to facilitate various types of password brute-forcing attacks. […]

We’re excited to announce that BitNinja will soon fully support IPv6 across our security platform. Today, BitNinja protects servers using IPv4 addresses. However, as the internet shifts towards broader adoption of IPv6, many hosting providers and system administrators are looking for solutions that can safeguard both IPv4 and IPv6 infrastructures. You've asked, and we listened! […]

At BitNinja, we're committed to enhancing our security solutions for optimal server protection. The 3.11.5 release brings notable updates, focusing on malware detection improvements and file patching enhancements. These updates assist in streamlining server operations and increase overall security reliability. BitNinja 3.11.5 Malware Detection: Introduced a new CronDetector to identify miner scripts, enhancing the overall […]

We’re excited to announce a small but powerful enhancement to the BitNinja installer that gives you more control from the very beginning of your journey with us. Choose Your Preferred Update Channel From now on, when installing BitNinja via our one-liner installer, you can choose your preferred update channel directly in the installation command. Whether […]