The best way to avoid ClickFix attacks is to be aware of them—question unexpected prompts skeptically, make sure your device is updated, and verify the legitimacy of prompts before you execute them.

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Microsoft has warned users that threat actors are leveraging a new variant of the ClickFix technique to deliver malware.

The FBI says malware-enabled ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks increased across the United States in 2025, with criminals using ...

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A flash alert published on Thursday by the FBI warns of an increase in malware-enabled ATM jackpotting attacks in the United ...

Microsoft details a new ClickFix variant abusing DNS nslookup commands to stage malware, enabling stealthy payload delivery and RAT deployment.

A new malware campaign is turning WhatsApp Web into a weapon. Security researchers say a banking Trojan linked to Astaroth is now spreading automatically through chat messages, making the attack ...

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