Website redirected to another website? URL injection in wordpress website

[surrogacycentreg]

I noticed on WordPress websites was redirected to a random website after clearing browsing history, cookies only for once after every history, cookie removal and webmaster listed websites hacked. I took the backup of all websites and necessary steps to avoid such problem again but was unable to understand why it happened.

[rlirpa]

"Why?" Malicious intent ... to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.

[jameyu7]

The situation you described ? being redirected to a random website after clearing browsing history and cookies on WordPress websites ? points towards a potential malware redirect issue on those specific websites. Here's a breakdown of what might be happening:

Hacked Websites: The webmaster's suspicion of hacked websites is likely accurate.
Malware at Play: Hackers might have injected malicious code on these websites that triggers the redirect after you clear your browsing history and cookies.
Clearing Triggers Redirect: The act of clearing cookies and history might be a trigger that activates the redirect script.
Here are some reasons why hackers implement redirects:

Black Hat SEO: They might redirect traffic to their own websites to inflate their own traffic numbers or for other malicious SEO purposes.
Phishing Attacks: Redirects could lead you to fake websites that look legitimate, tricking you into entering personal information.
Malware Distribution: Redirects might take you to websites that attempt to download malware onto your device.
Here's what you did right:

Backing Up Websites: Having a backup is crucial in case your website gets hacked.
Taking Steps for Security: While the specific steps aren't mentioned, it's good practice to take security measures to protect your websites.
Here's what you can do next:

Scan Your Websites: Use a reputable website security scanner to identify any malware or vulnerabilities on your websites.
Clean the Malware: If malware is detected, remove it using a website security plugin or by seeking help from a web developer.
Update WordPress, Themes, and Plugins: Outdated software can have security vulnerabilities. Update everything to the latest version.
Change Passwords: Change your WordPress login credentials and any passwords associated with these websites.
Monitor Your Websites: Keep an eye on your website traffic and activity to detect any suspicious redirects in the future.

[JacobJacobz]

Something similar happened to my job and career website, but turns out it was actually a hijacked Chrome plugin!


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