TF-1931104
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload astroznenekey.com
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: 2026-09-23 23:12:21 UTC. Reporter: anonymous.
Indicators of Compromise (1)
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domain
astroznenekey.com
IOC database
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- domain
- Value
astroznenekey.com- 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
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References (2)
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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: 2026-09-23 23:12:21 UTC. Reporter: anonymous.
Remediations (10)
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
ClearFake malware abused blockchain smart contracts and hacked websites to deliver stealthy, hard-to-stop infections.
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web:darkwebinformer.com
📖 Overview A domain associated with the ClearFake JavaScript-based malware campaign has been identified. The domain currently displays a Cloudflare phishing warning and has been reported for malicious activity. ClearFake campaigns are known for distributing malicious scripts that deliver payloads or redirect users to further phishing pages. Confidence is assessed at 100%.
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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:expel.com
ClearFake's latest campaign uses fake CAPTCHAs and social engineering trick victims into installing malware , and it's getting more evasive.
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web:izoologic.com
Payload retrieval and staging: Review outbound connections to newly registered domains , Cloudflare Pages, jsDelivr GitHub CDN paths, WebDAV paths, unfamiliar file-hosting locations, or domains associated with ClearFake delivery infrastructure.
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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:socprime.com
The report examines the widespread use of ClearFake and the emergence of CastleLoader, a malware loader that relies on paste-and-run techniques. CastleLoader delivers multiple payload types, including RATs and infostealers, while abusing legitimate Python distributions through a Bring-Your-Own-Interpreter (BYOI) approach.
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web:www.bridewell.com
By using watering-hole style attacks, the ClearFake campaign aims to deliver malicious payloads through execution of malicious JavaScript commands, delivered to legitimate, compromised websites through WordPress vulnerabilities and plugins. We have outlined recommendations to ensure that organisations are protected against this threat.
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web:www.darktrace.com
ClearFake continues to be observed across multiple sectors, but Darktrace remains well‑positioned to counter such threats. Because ClearFake's end goal is often to deliver malware such as information stealers and malware loaders, early disruption is critical to preventing compromise.
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web:www.ismalicious.com
30,363 indicators of compromise attributed to the ClearFake malware family — domains , IPs, URLs and file hashes, from abuse.ch feeds.
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