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(I-SoftwareNews.Com, December 19, 2014 ) Melbourne, Australia -- Gecko Gully Web Sites published their new blog post today about the SoakSoak WordPress Malware. This blog post reveals how to tell if a WordPress site is infected with the SoakSoak hack and steps to take to fix the SoakSoak Malware.
Gecko Gully Web Sites owner Christine F. Abela says many people struggle with really understanding how to detect and fix WordPress viruses and hacks. This blog post gives solid information that's not usually shared openly in the Web Sites and Online Marketing industry.
SoakSoak appeared in mid December 2014. At the time of writing (17 December) it has already infected over 100,000 WordPress sites. It appears to be exploiting a vulnerability in RevSlider, and can infect not only the site where it gains entry, but also other sites on the same server.
To prevent getting this, Abela advises that it is ALWAYS a good idea to not only make sure all WordPress plugins are up to date, but also to remove any inactive plugins. Also, install a good anti-hacking plugin like iThemes Security or the Sucuri plugin, configure it and check it frequently.
Abela advises that WordPress users only install the plugins that they really need. When there are many plugins, the site administrator has to keep up with installing updates for them. Old plugins can be a security risk. Sometimes an update can conflict with another plugin and cause problems. The more plugins used, the higher the risk of some plugins not working well together.
Similiarly, it is advised to make sure the site has the most recent version of WordPress. Updated versions will give more security. Older versions can corrupt a computer due to malware attacks. Be diligent about looking for and installing the updates as soon as they become available.
If a site administrator discovers that a Wordpress blog has been hacked, it is advised to take it offline right away. Hackers usually come through the comment area to upload malware. If a site has been hacked, delete the site and restore it using a pre-hack backup. If shared hosting is used, contact the web host and make sure that the hack was not due to a security hole in the server.
The blog post with the details of the SoakSoak WordPress Malware Virus is at http://geckogullywebsites.com/soaksoak-wordpress-malware-what-you-need-to-know/
About Gecko Gully Web Sites:
Gecko Gully Web Sites was founded in 2001 and serves the Web Sites and Online Marketing industry. It is known as a full-service online marketing and web site company.
Gecko Gully Web Sites
Christine F. Abela
+61 3 9018 5069
christine@geckogully.com
Source: EmailWire.Com 
Source: EmailWire.com
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