We’re receiving multiple reports from our clients regarding a very realistic looking scam email that is currently doing the rounds.

With the subject “Urgent: Vulnerability detected – Your website […] is at risk!”, the email encourages the site owner to download, install and activate a WordPress plugin.

Under no circumstances should you do this! Installing this plugin WILL place malware on your WordPress website!

Here’s a screenshot of the email:

If you already have a maintenance contract with us, note that all security updates are applied by us as they are released. You can read more about our Support & Maintenance contracts here.