Fake “Windows Update” screens fuels new wave of ClickFix attacks

A convincing (but fake) “Windows Update” screen can be the perfect lure for tricking users into infecting their computers with malware. Add a multi-stage delivery chain with some offbeat techniques, and infostealer operators have everything they need to slip past defenses. The malware delivery campaigns “Since the beginning of October, Huntress has identified multiple ClickFix lure sites that trick victims into running a malicious command, following a consistent format and leading to a unique execution … More →

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