Beware the Fake Windows Update: ClickFix Malware Strikes Again!
ClickFix attacks are back, tricking users with fake Windows update screens. This sneaky social engineering tactic now leads victims to download infostealer malware like Rhadamanthys. Remember, a real Windows update won’t ask you to open the Run prompt! Stay alert and avoid running suspicious commands.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems the cybercriminal community has found a new love: Windows Updates! Forget about Microsoft Tuesday patches; the real action is on the fake update screens that are now the new runway for infostealers. It’s like fashion week in the world of malware, and ClickFix is the new Prada!
Key Points:
- ClickFix attacks are now the most popular entry-point for hackers, surpassing even the “I’m not a robot” lures.
- Cybercriminals are using fake Windows update screens to trick users into downloading malware.
- Steganographic loaders are cleverly concealing malware in PNG images, making them hard to detect.
- The Rhadamanthys infostealer is a key player in these attacks, swiping login credentials with ease.
- The attacks are suspected to have a Russian origin, but the culprits remain unidentified.
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