ClickFix fake error message malware spikes over 500%, takes second place as the most abused attack vector
June 27, 2025
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ClickFix attack vector has shot up by 517 since the second half of 2024. The attack uses a fake reCAPTCHA to trick users into running code in a Powershell terminal. This causes malware and infostealers to be downloaded and executed.