TF-1816792
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload qu66rw99.stratosphericweatherballoon.digital
Description
Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-05-20 23:52:04 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-20 23:52:30 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Indicators of Compromise (1)
Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.
domain
qu66rw99.stratosphericweatherballoon.digital
VT 5 / 91
UrlVoid 4 / 35
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
qu66rw99.stratosphericweatherballoon.digital- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Flagged by 5 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| BitDefender | malicious | malware |
| G-Data | malicious | malware |
| Certego | suspicious | suspicious |
| Fortinet | suspicious | spam |
| SOCRadar | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| TLD | digital |
History
| Last analysis | 2026-05-21 01:24 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-05-21 04:50 UTC |
References (2)
- Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
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ThreatFox IOC page
ThreatFox IOCs
Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-05-20 23:52:04 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-20 23:52:30 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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web:blog.reconinfosec.com
Our team recently observed a significant uptick in malware campaigns leveraging fake CAPTCHA pages to deploy info-stealers, loaders and remote access trojans (RATs). These lures are part of evolving social engineering chains that culminate in the delivery of threats like Lumma Stealer, Sliver, and Emmenhtal. Some variants including ClickFix and ClearFake , which utilize a novel technique known ...
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web:blog.sekoia.io
ClearFake is a new malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites to deliver further malware using the drive-by download technique. This blogpost aims at presenting a technical analysis of the ClearFake installation flow, the malware delivered by ClearFake , the C2 infrastructure and tracking opportunities.
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web:cyberalberta.ca
The following sections break down the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by ClearFake to execute this attack, including initial access methods, payload delivery mechanisms, and persistence techniques.
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
Sekoia researchers noted that the ClearFake infrastructure includes over 9,300 compromised websites, with thousands of users potentially exposed to these malicious lures every day. The use of blockchain technology for malware delivery represents an emerging threat that makes traditional mitigation and blocking significantly more challenging.
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web:darkwebinformer.com
A domain -based indicator has been identified delivering ClearFake JavaScript malware . The domain is flagged for phishing and payload delivery activity and is associated with malicious script injection campaigns designed to trick users into interacting with fraudulent browser updates or phishing pages.
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web:rhisac.org
Context Sekoia researchers have released updates on ClearFake , a malicious JavaScript framework that infects compromised websites to deliver malware through drive-by downloads and social engineering tactics. Initially observed in July 2023, ClearFake utilized fake browser update prompts to trick users into downloading malware .
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web:securereading.com
Once delivered, ClearFake malware typically enables follow-on activity such as credential theft, redirection to scam content, or additional payload downloads. Because the delivery channel appears legitimate, many perimeter defenses fail to block access by default.
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web:thehackernews.com
ClearFake malware infects 9,300+ websites, using fake reCAPTCHA and Web3 tactics to spread Lumma and Vidar Stealers, exposing 200,000+ users.
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web:www.darktrace.com
Darktrace detected a potential ClearFake‑related incident involving signs of EtherHiding activity and interactions with blockchain‑based infrastructure. A single device showed repeated suspicious command‑line behavior, primarily involving Microsoft HTML Application Host. The activity occurred over the course of a day and indicated early‑stage attempts to load malicious content ...
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web:www.kroll.com
Key Takeaways Kroll continues to observe a rapid evolution in how CLEARFAKE is delivering payloads to victims across all sectors. Clusters of evolved techniques include the use of data/time obfuscation to create filenames as well as variations of MSHTA usage. Despite the evolution, there remains a number of key themes that can assist in detection and mitigation of this threat, including ...
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