Protecting a PHP Website

PHP Website Protection: Why You Should Activate the Antivirus for PHP Websites Service on Your Hosting

Hackers currently have a wide range of methods for bypassing PHP website security. Using these methods, attackers inject malicious code, which not only negatively impacts website rankings but can also seriously harm businesses.

We recommend taking additional security measures. In this article, we'll discuss the importance of the "Antivirus for PHP Websites" service offered by Gino.Hosting. We'll explain how it can provide reliable protection even for a hacked website before it's updated. If you haven't yet activated the service, you can do so after the malicious code has been injected. However, it's best to do so in advance to be prepared.

Continuous Scanning and Removal of Malicious Code
Antivirus for PHP websites continuously scans your website for malicious code. It regularly checks files and directories, and if it finds any malicious code, it immediately removes it. This ensures protection even for hacked websites that already contain malicious code.

Security Guarantee Until Website Updates
When a website is hacked, its owner needs time to identify the problem, find vulnerabilities, and take appropriate action. This process takes time, and the site may remain vulnerable until all updates and patches are applied. Enabling the "Antivirus for PHP Websites" service provides continuous protection. We guarantee your site will be under constant monitoring until you can update it to the latest version.

Protection from Mass File Infections
When malicious code penetrates a website, it can infect numerous files, spread throughout the entire site structure, and remain undetected. The "Antivirus for PHP Websites" service includes mechanisms for detecting and preventing mass file infections, allowing you to quickly respond to any threats.

Recent examples of hacks of popular CMS systems

WordPress
Hackers often use brute-force attacks on WordPress. This allows them to create botnets and launch DDoS attacks on the target server. For example, on December 15, 2022, suspicious activity was detected on multiple WordPress sites. The discovered botnet was dubbed GoTrim. Hackers used it to distribute malware. They continue to use this method to hack sites, especially those not protected by antivirus software.

Here's an even more recent example. A vulnerability was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin, which is used to create user and community profiles, on June 29, 2023. Hackers create new accounts on WordPress sites and use them to take control of them.

WordPress themes, especially outdated ones, are often targeted by hackers. Download them only from trusted sites. Our "Antivirus for PHP Sites" service will help you spot suspicious activity promptly. It automatically scans websites, immediately detects malicious code, and then removes it.

Joomla
One of the latest vulnerabilities in the Joomla content management system was discovered on February 16, 2023. It was identified as "CVE-2023-23752." Attackers exploited this vulnerability, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive website information.

As a result, the hackers obtained not only users' phone numbers and email addresses but also their credit card information. This allowed them to make unauthorized transactions in someone else's name. Naturally, this caused significant damage to the companies' image and led to a loss of customer trust. Furthermore, the organizations were held legally liable for the disclosure of users' personal data.

All this once again demonstrates that hackers can find loopholes in any content management system. It's better to prevent a hack than to wait for one. To do this, simply activate the "Antivirus for PHP Websites" service.

Bitrix
Yes, even the legendary Bitrix is ​​susceptible to cyberattacks, despite its well-thought-out security system. One such attack occurred on May 26, 2023. Hackers exploited several CMS vulnerabilities, including "CVE-2022-27228." They wrote arbitrary files to servers by sending specially crafted network packets. This allowed them to infect visitors' browsers.

This hack gives attackers access to a wide variety of Bitrix-based websites, especially those not protected by antivirus software. They upload their own index.php and .htaccess files, delete rows from database tables (b_iblock, b_iblock_element_property), and add malicious code to module PHP scripts.

Of course, the developers of all CMSs strive to improve their security as much as possible. But, unfortunately, website owners should not rely solely on them. It's important to protect your business. The "Antivirus for PHP Websites" service on Gino.Hosting will help you with this. Simply enable it, and the software's algorithms will take care of the rest—continuous scanning, malware removal, and mass file infection prevention.