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ClearFake Deploys Crypto Stealer That Uses Vulnerable Driver to Kill EDR Security Tools

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 9, 20264 min read

ClearFake has expanded a fake CAPTCHA scam into a chain that steals cryptocurrency and credentials while disabling endpoint protection. It turns compromised websites into launchpads, relying on visitors to run a command that appears routine. The operation begins with injected browser code, blockchain-hosted instructions, and a ClickFix prompt styled as a Google CAPTCHA. After a […] The post ClearFake Deploys Crypto Stealer That Uses Vulnerable Driver to Kill EDR Security Tools appeared first on Cyber Security News.

ClearFake has expanded a fake CAPTCHA scam into a chain that steals cryptocurrency and credentials while disabling endpoint protection. It turns compromised websites into launchpads, relying on visitors to run a command that appears routine. The operation begins with injected browser code, blockchain-hosted instructions, and a ClickFix prompt styled as a Google CAPTCHA. After a user follows the steps, a remote loader retrieves and runs a disguised library through WebDAV. Cisco Talos analysts identified the activity after seeing…

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