The ClickFix Exploit: Hijacking Windows via Fake CAPTCHAs

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In this episode of The Operator View, the Armada offensive security team breaks down the "ClickFix" exploit. Threat actors are deploying fake CAPTCHA prompts on malicious ads to socially engineer users into executing PowerShell payloads directly on their Windows machines.

The attack path is simple but highly effective:

Malicious JavaScript silently copies a PowerShell command to the user's clipboard.

A fake CAPTCHA appears, instructing the user to press "Windows Key + R" to open the Run dialog.

The prompt tells the user to paste (Ctrl + V) the "verification code" and press Enter.

The user unknowingly executes the malicious PowerShell payload.

To increase the deception, attackers append PowerShell comments to the end of the script to make the visible string look exactly like a standard CAPTCHA code.

Watch to understand how this social engineering bypasses technical controls and leads directly to infostealer infections.

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