ClickFix
New FileFix attack uses steganography to drop StealC malware
A newly discovered FileFix social engineering attack impersonates Meta account suspension warnings to trick users into unknowingly installing the StealC infostealer malware. FileFix is a new variant of the ClickFix family of attacks, which uses social engineering attacks to trick users into pasting malicious commands into operating system dialog boxes as supposed “fixes” for problems. The FileFix technique was […]
Fake Mac fixes trick users into installing new Shamos infostealer
A new infostealer malware targeting Mac devices, called ‘Shamos,’ is targeting Mac devices in ClickFix attacks that impersonate troubleshooting guides and fixes. The new malware, which is a variant of the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), was developed by the cybercriminal group “COOKIE SPIDER,” and is used to steal data and credentials stored in web browsers, […]
New FileFix attack weaponizes Windows File Explorer for stealthy commands
A cybersecurity researcher has developed FileFix, a variant of the ClickFix social engineering attack that tricks users into executing malicious commands via the File Explorer address bar in Windows. FileFix, a variation of the social-engineering attack called ClickFix, allows threat actors to execute commands on the victim system through the File Explorer address bar in […]
Discord flaw lets hackers reuse expired invites in malware campaign
Hackers are hijacking expired or deleted Discord invite links to redirect users to malicious sites that deliver remote access trojans and information-stealing malware. The campaign relies on a flaw in the Discord invitation system to leverage multi-stage infections that evade multiple antivirus engines. “Reviving” expired Discord invites Discord invite links are URLs that allow someone to join […]
TikTok videos now push infostealer malware in ClickFix attacks
Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos to trick users into infecting themselves with Vidar and StealC information-stealing malware in ClickFix attacks. As Trend Micro recently discovered, the threat actors behind this TikTok social engineering campaign are using videos likely generated using AI that ask viewers to run commands claiming to activate Windows and Microsoft Office, as well […]
Hackers now testing ClickFix attacks against Linux targets
A new campaign employing ClickFix attacks has been spotted targeting both Windows and Linux systems using instructions that make infections on either operating system possible. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic where fake verification systems or application errors are used to trick website visitors into running console commands that install malware. These attacks have traditionally targeted Windows […]
iClicker hack targeted students with malware via fake CAPTCHA
The website of iClicker, a popular student engagement platform, was compromised in a ClickFix attack that used a fake CAPTCHA prompt to trick students and instructors into installing malware on their devices. iClicker is a subsidiary of Macmillan and is a digital classroom tool that allows instructors to take attendance, ask live questions or surveys, […]
Google links new LostKeys data theft malware to Russian cyberspies
Since the start of the year, the Russian state-backed ColdRiver hacking group has been using new LostKeys malware to steal files in espionage attacks targeting Western governments, journalists, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. In December, the United Kingdom and Five Eyes allies linked ColdRiver to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the country’s counterintelligence and internal security service. […]
State-sponsored hackers embrace ClickFix social engineering tactic
ClickFix attacks are gaining traction among threat actors, with multiple advanced persistent threat (APT) groups from North Korea, Iran, and Russia adopting the technique in recent espionage campaigns. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic where malicious websites impersonate legitimate software or document-sharing platforms. Targets are lured via phishing or malvertising and shown fake error messages […]
Interlock ransomware gang pushes fake IT tools in ClickFix attacks
The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic where victims are tricked into executing dangerous PowerShell commands on their systems to supposedly fix an error or verify themselves, resulting in the installation of malware. Though this isn’t […]