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TamperedChef Malware Uses Fake Installers in Global Campaign

TamperedChef malware no longer hides only behind a rogue PDF editor. In its latest evolution, the campaign uses signed fake software installers, malvertising and SEO poisoning to deliver an obfuscated JavaScript backdoor via a dropped XML-scheduled task. Telemetry shows a strong footprint in the U.S. and heavy impact on healthcare, construction and manufacturing, where users often search online for product manuals and tools. This article unpacks the global infrastructure, shell-company certificates and execution chain so defenders can hunt and harden effectively.

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W3 Total Cache Plugin Bug Threatens Over 1 Million WordPress

A new vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin, tracked as CVE-2025-9501, lets unauthenticated attackers run PHP commands on the server by posting crafted comments. Because W3TC powers more than a million sites, this command injection bug creates an attractive path to remote code execution and full site takeover. This article explains how the flaw works, which versions are affected, and how to respond quickly without breaking performance.

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