Beyond the clipboard: The evolving tradecraft of ClickFix
ClickFix social engineering tactics evolve with new delivery and payload techniques.
Threat actors are continuously evolving their ClickFix social engineering tactics, employing new methods for initial access and payload delivery. Recent campaigns utilize malvertising, SEO poisoning, and compromised websites to lure victims. Attackers are also experimenting with advanced techniques such as hidden PNG payloads, Node.js RATs, and lateral movement following initial ClickFix execution.
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