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Hackers Employ New ClickFix Captcha Technique to Deliver Ransomware

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A sophisticated social engineering technique known as ClickFix has emerged, leveraging fake CAPTCHA verification processes to deceive users into executing malicious commands. This method exploits the trust users have in CAPTCHA systems, which are typically used to verify human identity… Read more → The post Hackers Employ New ClickFix Captcha Technique to Deliver Ransomware appeared first on IT Security News.

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ClickFix Captcha - A New Technique Hackers Used to Deliver infostealers, ransomware, & Quakbot Malware

Cybercriminals are leveraging fake CAPTCHA verification pages dubbed ClickFix to distribute malware, including infostealers, ransomware, and the notorious Qakbot banking trojan. This technique manipulates users into executing malicious commands disguised as routine “verify you are human” prompts. The attack begins with a phishing page redirecting victims to a fake CAPTCHA site (e.g., cfcaptcha[.]com), where they […] The post ClickFix Captcha – A…

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