Smart Slider updates hijacked to push malicious WordPress, Joomla versions
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A wordpress and joomla plugin has been compromised, with updates being used to distribute malicious versions. The issue appears to involve the smart slider plugin, with some reports indicating that the problem stems from compromised servers. The exact nature and scope of the issue are not entirely clear, but users are being warned to be cautious.