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700+ education and tech websites hijacked in huge ClickFix malware campaign

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1 SIGNALFIRST DETECTED 26 May 2026
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25 May
Ghost CMS CVE-2026-26980 Exploited to Hijack 700+ Sites for ClickFix Attacks

Threat actors are exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw in Ghost CMS to inject malicious JavaScript code with an aim to fuel ClickFix attacks. According to

REPORT · WHAT · The Hacker NewsOPEN STORY
5 Aug
Over 250 ClickFix Domains Use Browser Fingerprinting to Hide macOS Malware Lures

A macOS ClickFix operation spanning more than 250 front-end domains now fingerprints visitors before deciding whether to show them a malware lure, a change Microsoft Threat

REPORT · WHAT · The Hacker NewsOPEN STORY
2 Jul
Fake Google and Cloudflare verification pages spread multiple malware families

We uncovered ClickFix attacks using fake Google and Cloudflare pages to deliver everything from infostealers to a newly discovered malware loader.

REPORT · HOW · Malwarebytes LabsOPEN STORY
24 May
Ghost CMS SQL injection flaw exploited in large-scale ClickFix campaign

A large-scale campaign is exploiting a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-26980) in Ghost CMS to inject malicious JavaScript code that triggers ClickFix attack flows.

REPORT · WHAT · BleepingComputerOPEN STORY
5 Sept
Over 5,400 hacked sites serve ClickFix payloads stored on the blockchain

A massive cybercriminal operation is leveraging thousands of compromised small-business websites to deliver ClickFix payloads stored in smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain

REPORT · WHAT · BleepingComputerOPEN STORY
1 Jul
Researcher Analyzes 3,000 Live ClickFix Payloads, Exposing API-Driven Malware Delivery

ClickFix, the trick that fools people into running malware by hand, has quietly grown a back office. New research shows the malicious commands behind its fake "prove you're human"

REPORT · WHO · The Hacker NewsOPEN STORY
24 Sept
Hacked Ukrainian Sites Serve Fake Cloudflare ClickFix Lures for Psychedelic Stealer

An active ClickFix campaign has been observed compromising legitimate Ukrainian business websites to inject bogus Cloudflare verification pages and trick victims into downloading

REPORT · WHEN · The Hacker NewsOPEN STORY
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