Cybersecurity articles tagged #ClickFix on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/node-js-abuse-attackers-deploy-malware-via-trusted-runtimehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/node-js-abuse-attackers-deploy-malware-via-trusted-runtimeThreat actors are leveraging Node.js as a signed, trusted tool to deploy various malicious payloads, evading detection in targeted attacks since February 2026.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:22:47 GMTNode JsMalware DeliveryClickFixLiving-off-the-LandEtherHidinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-campaign-exploits-polygon-blockchain-for-c2-evasionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-campaign-exploits-polygon-blockchain-for-c2-evasionThe ClickFix campaign compromises 31 organizations, dynamically updating its C2 server via EtherHiding and the Polygon blockchain.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:01:53 GMTClickFixC2 EvasionAd FraudEtherHidingPolygon Blockchainhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/wordlistloader-evades-detection-delivers-amatera-infostealerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/wordlistloader-evades-detection-delivers-amatera-infostealerWordlistLoader uses a novel text-based obfuscation to bypass security, deploying the Amatera infostealer in ClickFix-style campaigns, posing a significant threat.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:33:21 GMTInfostealerMalwareObfuscationClickFixWordlistLoaderhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/amnesiastealer-macos-malware-hijacks-browser-sessions-via-remote-controlhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/amnesiastealer-macos-malware-hijacks-browser-sessions-via-remote-controlAmnesiaStealer targets macOS users via ClickFix attacks, cloning Chromium profiles to enable live remote control of authenticated browser sessions.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:35 GMTmacOSInfostealerClickFixChromiumAmnesiaStealerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-attack-deploys-macos-infostealer-for-crypto-thefthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-attack-deploys-macos-infostealer-for-crypto-theftThe ClickFix attack leverages a Go-based macOS infostealer to pilfer cryptocurrency, browser data, and Apple Keychain credentials via a Bash script loader.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:08:44 GMTClickFixmacOSInfostealerCryptocurrencyGolanghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/rogue-ai-agents-and-check-point-exploits-a-weekly-security-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/rogue-ai-agents-and-check-point-exploits-a-weekly-security-analysisAnalysis of OpenAI's rogue AI agents, active Check Point VPN exploitation, and the emergence of Slopsquatting and ClickFix phishing lures in the wild.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:37:58 GMTOpenAICheck PointClickFixSlopsquattingCVE-2024-24919https://runtimerebel.com/blog/steam-forum-clickfix-attacks-distribute-xmrig-cryptominershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/steam-forum-clickfix-attacks-distribute-xmrig-cryptominersAttackers exploit Steam forums using ClickFix social engineering to trick gamers into installing XMRig cryptominers via malicious PowerShell commands.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:54:23 GMTSteamClickFixXMRigSocial EngineeringCryptomininghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/bluenoroff-zoom-phishing-kit-targets-crypto-walletshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/bluenoroff-zoom-phishing-kit-targets-crypto-walletsBlueNoroff uses a custom phishing kit to profile crypto wallets before delivering malware through impersonated Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:39:06 GMTBlueNoroffLazarus GroupCryptocurrency TheftClickFixPhishinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/uac-0145-clickfix-strategy-how-sandworm-targets-ukraine-with-malwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/uac-0145-clickfix-strategy-how-sandworm-targets-ukraine-with-malwareRussian threat actor UAC-0145 uses deceptive ClickFix CAPTCHAs to deliver data-stealing malware to Ukrainian targets. Learn how to detect and mitigate these TTPs.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:59:50 GMTUAC 0145SandwormClickFixUkraineMalwarePhishinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/telepuz-malware-analyzing-modular-payloads-in-clickfix-campaignshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/telepuz-malware-analyzing-modular-payloads-in-clickfix-campaignsTELEPUZ is a new modular malware spreading via ClickFix lures to steal sensitive data and execute remote commands on compromised Windows systems.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:24 GMTTELEPUZClickFixSocial EngineeringElastic Security LabsData Stealerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-ecosystem-evasive-attack-as-a-service-yara-detectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-ecosystem-evasive-attack-as-a-service-yara-detectionThe ClickFix ecosystem offers rented, evasive attack vectors bypassing AV/EDR. Learn why YARA analysis is crucial for detecting this scalable threat.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:24:10 GMTClickFixAttack as a ServiceEvasionAV BypassEDR BypassYARA Detectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/scmbanker-malware-analyzing-clickfix-lures-targeting-mexican-bankshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/scmbanker-malware-analyzing-clickfix-lures-targeting-mexican-banksElastic Security Labs tracks REF6045, deploying SCMBANKER malware via fake ClickFix CAPTCHA pages to compromise Mexican banking users.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:14:47 GMTSCMBANKERREF6045Banking TrojanMexicoClickFixPhishinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-social-engineering-how-to-detect-fake-browser-update-attackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-social-engineering-how-to-detect-fake-browser-update-attacksClickFix has become the dominant malware delivery method. Learn how attackers use fake browser error overlays to trick users into executing malicious PowerShell.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:39:48 GMTClickFixSocial EngineeringLumma StealerInitial AccessClearFakehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-campaigns-expand-delivery-with-new-loaders-and-fake-lureshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-campaigns-expand-delivery-with-new-loaders-and-fake-luresClickFix campaigns are now deploying BabaDeda, Lorem Ipsum, and Potemkin loaders through fake browser update social engineering lures.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:08:00 GMTClickFixBabaDedaLorem Ipsum LoaderPotemkinSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cyber-insurance-market-shifts-rates-drop-exclusions-widenhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cyber-insurance-market-shifts-rates-drop-exclusions-widenOrganizations face reduced cyber insurance coverage despite dropping rates. Exclusions for social engineering attacks like ClickFix are widening, demanding policy…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:12:02 GMTCyber InsuranceSocial EngineeringRisk ManagementPolicy ExclusionsClickFixhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/drivesurge-hijacking-thousands-of-sites-for-clickfix-fakeupdate-malwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/drivesurge-hijacking-thousands-of-sites-for-clickfix-fakeupdate-malwareDriveSurge, a wide-scale IAB operation, hijacks thousands of trusted websites using a malicious TDS, redirecting users to sites distributing ClickFix and FakeUpdate…Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:11:42 GMTDriveSurgeTDSClickFixFakeUpdateSocGholishMalvertisingAd Hijackinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/drivesurge-campaigns-detecting-clickfix-and-fakeupdate-overlayshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/drivesurge-campaigns-detecting-clickfix-and-fakeupdate-overlaysDriveSurge threat actors have hijacked thousands of sites to deploy ClickFix and FakeUpdate overlays, delivering info-stealers via deceptive browser alerts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:03:09 GMTDriveSurgeClickFixFake UpdatesSocGholishWordPress SecurityLumma StealerAsyncRAThttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-26980-ghost-cms-sql-injection-leads-to-clickfix-attackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-26980-ghost-cms-sql-injection-leads-to-clickfix-attacksAttackers exploit CVE-2026-26980 in Ghost CMS to compromise 700+ websites, deploying ClickFix malware that tricks users into executing malicious scripts.Mon, 25 May 2026 13:16:58 GMTCVE-2026-26980Ghost CMSSQL InjectionClickFixMalwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2025-26980-ghost-cms-sql-injection-exploited-in-clickfix-campaignhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2025-26980-ghost-cms-sql-injection-exploited-in-clickfix-campaignA critical SQL injection vulnerability in Ghost CMS (CVE-2025-26980) is being exploited to deliver ClickFix malware through malicious JavaScript injections.Sun, 24 May 2026 16:26:15 GMTGhost CMSCVE-2025-26980SQL InjectionClickFixMalware Campaignhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-attacks-distribute-vidar-stealer-acsc-warning-mitigationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-attacks-distribute-vidar-stealer-acsc-warning-mitigationThe ACSC warns Australian organizations of active ClickFix social engineering attacks deploying Vidar Stealer malware, risking data theft. Learn detection and mitigation.Thu, 07 May 2026 20:33:35 GMTVidar StealerClickFixSocial EngineeringACSCInfostealerAustraliahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/sapphire-sleet-s-clickfix-north-korea-targets-macos-usershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/sapphire-sleet-s-clickfix-north-korea-targets-macos-usersNorth Korea-backed Sapphire Sleet is deploying ClickFix malware via fake job offers and phony Zoom updates to steal macOS user credentials and data.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:22:49 GMTSapphire SleetClickFixmacOSNorth KoreaPhishingData TheftAPThttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/deepload-malware-analysis-of-clickfix-attacks-and-mitigationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/deepload-malware-analysis-of-clickfix-attacks-and-mitigationDeepLoad malware, observed in ClickFix attacks, steals credentials, installs malicious browser extensions, and propagates via USB drives.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:27:41 GMTDeepLoadClickFixMalwareCredential TheftUSB SpreadingBrowser Extensionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/deepload-malware-leverages-clickfix-wmi-for-browser-credential-thefthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/deepload-malware-leverages-clickfix-wmi-for-browser-credential-theftDeepLoad malware leverages ClickFix social engineering and WMI for persistence to steal browser credentials, employing AI-assisted obfuscation for evasion.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:18:04 GMTDeepLoadClickFixWMICredential TheftMalware LoaderBrowser SecuritySocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/macos-terminal-clickfix-protections-blocking-malicious-shell-commandshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/macos-terminal-clickfix-protections-blocking-malicious-shell-commandsApple introduces Terminal warnings in macOS Sequoia 15.2 to combat ClickFix social engineering attacks that trick users into executing malicious shell scripts.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:28:10 GMTmacOSSequoiaClickFixSocial EngineeringTerminalMalwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/infinity-stealer-macos-malware-analyzing-clickfix-lures-and-payloadshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/infinity-stealer-macos-malware-analyzing-clickfix-lures-and-payloadsInfinity Stealer targets macOS via ClickFix social engineering. Learn how this Nuitka-compiled malware steals browser data, crypto wallets, and Keychain info.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:13:39 GMTmacOSInfinity StealerInfostealerNuitkaClickFixSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-social-engineering-drops-infiniti-stealer-on-macoshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-social-engineering-drops-infiniti-stealer-on-macosAttackers use fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA pages and ClickFix tactics to deliver the Python-based Infiniti Stealer to macOS systems via terminal commands.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:21:09 GMTmacOSInfiniti StealerClickFixSocial EngineeringCloudflare Lureshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-social-engineering-clusters-target-windows-and-macos-systemshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-social-engineering-clusters-target-windows-and-macos-systemsInsikt Group identifies five ClickFix clusters using obfuscated commands to exploit native system tools via fake browser error overlays on Windows and macOS.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:25:41 GMTClickFixSocial EngineeringmacOS SecurityPowershell ObfuscationInitial Accesshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/leaknet-ransomware-clickfix-exploitation-and-deno-loader-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/leaknet-ransomware-clickfix-exploitation-and-deno-loader-analysisLeakNet ransomware leverages ClickFix social engineering and Deno-based in-memory loaders to bypass traditional security controls and deploy payloads.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:29:47 GMTLeaknetClickFixDeno RuntimeRansomwareSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/leaknet-ransomware-stealthy-exploitation-via-deno-and-clickfixhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/leaknet-ransomware-stealthy-exploitation-via-deno-and-clickfixLeakNet ransomware adopts ClickFix social engineering and the Deno runtime for stealthy initial access and loader deployment in corporate environments.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:38 GMTLeaknetClickFixDeno RuntimeRansomwareSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-campaigns-deliver-macsync-macos-infostealer-via-fake-ai-toolshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-campaigns-deliver-macsync-macos-infostealer-via-fake-ai-toolsThreat actors use ClickFix social engineering tactics to deploy the MacSync infostealer on macOS systems via fraudulent AI software installers.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:24:32 GMTMacsyncClickFixmacOSInfostealerSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/smartapesg-leverages-clickfix-pages-to-deploy-remcos-rathttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/smartapesg-leverages-clickfix-pages-to-deploy-remcos-ratAnalysis of the SmartApeSG campaign, detailing its use of deceptive 'ClickFix' pages to distribute Remcos RAT.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:37:52 GMTSmartApeSGRemcos RATClickFixRATPhishinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-attack-windows-terminal-used-for-detection-evasionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/clickfix-attack-windows-terminal-used-for-detection-evasionThe ClickFix attack leverages fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into pasting malicious commands into Windows Terminal, bypassing traditional detection methods.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:34:31 GMTClickFixWindows TerminalEvasionPhishingSocial EngineeringCommand Executionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/velvet-tempest-deploys-termite-ransomware-via-clickfix-and-castlerathttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/velvet-tempest-deploys-termite-ransomware-via-clickfix-and-castleratVelvet Tempest leverages ClickFix social engineering and CastleRAT to deploy Termite ransomware, using legitimate Windows tools for stealthy execution.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:09:53 GMTVelvet TempestCastleRATTermite RansomwareClickFixDonutLoaderSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-terminal-exploited-in-clickfix-campaign-for-lumma-stealerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-terminal-exploited-in-clickfix-campaign-for-lumma-stealerMicrosoft identifies a new ClickFix campaign using Windows Terminal to deliver Lumma Stealer. Analysis of social engineering TTPs and mitigation steps included.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:14:22 GMTClickFixLumma StealerWindows TerminalSocial EngineeringMicrosofthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/quicklens-chrome-extension-hijacked-to-deploy-clickfix-malwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/quicklens-chrome-extension-hijacked-to-deploy-clickfix-malwareMalicious QuickLens Chrome extension removed from Web Store after stealing cryptocurrency and deploying ClickFix malware to 30,000 users.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:09:10 GMTQuickLensClickFixChrome ExtensionCredential TheftCryptocurrency