text.php

The file text.php isn't a core file in standard WordPress installations, so if it appears on your server, it could have been added by a theme, plugin, or even uploaded by a malicious user. Below, I’ll break down the possible… Continue Reading text.php

cc.php

The "Modern Footnotes" WordPress plugin, like many plugins, has experienced occasional vulnerabilities that hackers attempt to exploit, usually aiming to gain unauthorized access to your site’s data or control server resources. The specific file named cc.php within this plugin (or… Continue Reading cc.php

yanz.php

A file like yanz.php on your website could be highly problematic. Files with generic or unusual names like this are often created or uploaded by hackers as “backdoor” scripts to enable them to maintain unauthorized access, control the site remotely,… Continue Reading yanz.php

apismtp.php

Hackers and malicious users commonly exploit vulnerabilities in files like apismtp.php for malicious purposes, especially if they relate to email functionality (like SMTP) or are inadequately secured. Below is a detailed breakdown of why hackers might target such a file,… Continue Reading apismtp.php

actuator

The actuator endpoint is commonly associated with applications that use the Spring Boot framework, which is popular in Java-based development. This endpoint provides various application management and monitoring functionalities that can be incredibly useful for developers but, if left unsecured,… Continue Reading actuator

mah.php

Files with unusual names like mah.php could be created by users, plugins, or—more worryingly—by malicious actors attempting to introduce vulnerabilities. I'll base this article on the assumption that mah.php represents a hypothetical PHP file that might be introduced into WordPress… Continue Reading mah.php

css.php

This file is sometimes used in WordPress themes to dynamically generate CSS based on user settings, but like any PHP file, it can be targeted by hackers. Let’s break it down into detailed sections. Origins and Purpose of css.php Introduction… Continue Reading css.php

pwnd.php

The file pwnd.php is commonly associated with malicious hacking activities and is not an official or legitimate file in web development. In fact, this file name is often used by attackers to deploy backdoors on compromised servers, giving them unauthorized… Continue Reading pwnd.php