TF-1812017
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload patenttag.wiki
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: 2026-05-13 23:27:54 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-13 23:32:41 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Indicators of Compromise (3)
Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.
ipv4
188.114.96.3
VT 0 / 92
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
188.114.96.3- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 105 threats
- Description
- Resolved from domain xingshang734.xyz
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Network | 188.114.96.0/22 |
| AS owner | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | 13335 |
History
| Last analysis | 2026-05-16 04:56 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-05-16 04:57 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-05-07 15:07 UTC |
ipv4
188.114.97.3
VT 8 / 92
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
188.114.97.3- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 105 threats
- Description
- Resolved from domain xingshang734.xyz
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Flagged by 8 of 92 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| ADMINUSLabs | malicious | malicious |
| Chong Lua Dao | malicious | malicious |
| CyRadar | malicious | malicious |
| Lionic | malicious | malicious |
| Viettel Threat Intelligence | malicious | malicious |
| VIPRE | malicious | malware |
| Webroot | malicious | malicious |
| alphaMountain.ai | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Network | 188.114.96.0/22 |
| AS owner | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | 13335 |
History
| Last analysis | 2026-05-16 04:44 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-05-16 04:46 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-05-07 01:55 UTC |
domain
patenttag.wiki
VT 19 / 91
UrlVoid 4 / 35
1 feed
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
patenttag.wiki- 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
Listed by 1 threat-intel feed vendor: threatview.io. Open in Threat Hunt →
Flagged by 19 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| ADMINUSLabs | malicious | malicious |
| alphaMountain.ai | malicious | malicious |
| BitDefender | malicious | malware |
| Chong Lua Dao | malicious | malicious |
| CRDF | malicious | malicious |
| CyRadar | malicious | malicious |
| ESET | malicious | malware |
| Forcepoint ThreatSeeker | malicious | malicious |
| Fortinet | malicious | malware |
| G-Data | malicious | malware |
| Lionic | malicious | malicious |
| MalwareURL | malicious | malware |
| Seclookup | malicious | malicious |
| SOCRadar | malicious | malicious |
| Sophos | malicious | malware |
| VIPRE | malicious | malware |
| Webroot | malicious | malicious |
| Certego | suspicious | suspicious |
| Gridinsoft | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Registrar | PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com |
| TLD | wiki |
History
| Creation date | 2026-05-13 16:58 UTC |
| Last analysis | 2026-06-15 10:03 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-06-15 10:13 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2026-06-12 10:01 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-06-15 10:08 UTC |
References (2)
- Malpedia profile Threatfox IOCs/Threats
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ThreatFox IOC page
Threatfox IOCs/Threats
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: 2026-05-13 23:27:54 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-13 23:32:41 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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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: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:gbhackers.com
A recent variant of the ClearFake malware framework has been identified, leveraging fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile verifications to deceive users into executing malicious PowerShell code. This evolution marks a significant shift in how ClearFake exploits Web3 capabilities to deliver malware through compromised websites.
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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:threatfox.abuse.ch
ClearFake IOC: patenttag.wiki ( domain ) You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain patenttag.wiki .
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web:www.betterworldtechnology.com
ClearFake is a sophisticated malware targeting websites. It works by injecting malicious code that mimics Google's reCAPTCHA service. This fake reCAPTCHA appears legitimate, tricking users into completing tasks that ultimately lead to the theft of their personal information. The attack raises significant concerns among cybersecurity experts about the effectiveness of current web security ...
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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.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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