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Decades-Old Windows Utility Powers Modern ClickFix Attack
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· October 21, 2026AI summary
A modern cyberattack known as ClickFix utilizes a decades-old Windows utility to install malware. The attack begins with malicious Google search results related to Amazon. The 'finger' utility is then leveraged to launch a CAPTCHA, which ultimately leads to the installation of malware, including the Lumma stealer.
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