Qakbot Returns: The Trojan That Outsmarted CAPTCHA and Operation Duck Hunt!
Qakbot is back, and it’s got a new sidekick: ClickFix. This dynamic duo uses fake CAPTCHA verifications on LinkedIn and other social media sites to trick users into installing malware. It’s a digital Houdini act—now you see a CAPTCHA, now your data’s gone. Remember, don’t copy-paste suspicious URLs!
Hot Take:
Who knew CAPTCHAs could be more menacing than your average Monday morning? Qakbot’s back, and it’s got a new trick up its sleeve, making LinkedIn connections more dangerous than that awkward colleague who insists on sharing their entire weekend. It’s time to scrutinize those CAPTCHAs like they’re your ex’s new flame!
Key Points:
- The Qakbot banking Trojan has resurfaced, targeting LinkedIn and other social media users with the ClickFix technique.
- This technique involves fake CAPTCHA verifications to trick users into installing malware.
- Attacks have been reported globally, with targets in industries like healthcare, construction, and government.
- Qakbot, initially disrupted by Operation Duck Hunt, is making a comeback with new capabilities.
- Users are advised to validate websites and avoid blind copy-pasting URLs to prevent these attacks.
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