TechClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral

ClickFix attacks have moved from an obscure tactic into the mainstream. Attackers compromise websites, place fake CAPTCHA prompts over them, and trick PC and Mac users into pasting and running a terminal command. Kevin Beaumont said Reddit is filled with infection reports, while even Kremlin-backed hacking groups are adopting the method.

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