TF-1868451
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload planksbiergarten.site
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: 2026-08-04 17:47:27 UTC. Last seen: 2026-08-04 17:47:37 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Indicators of Compromise (1)
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domain
planksbiergarten.site
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IOC database
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- domain
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planksbiergarten.site- First seen
- Last seen
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- 2 threats
- 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: 2026-08-04 17:47:27 UTC. Last seen: 2026-08-04 17:47:37 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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web:boteraser.com
ClearFake is a sophisticated malware distribution campaign first identified in July 2023 by security researchers at eSentire and later detailed by Proofpoint, operating as a financially motivated initial access broker that delivers information stealers (e.g., Lumma Stealer, RedLine, Vidar) and ransomware via fake browser update lures.
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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
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
Security researchers noted that ClearFake operates as a traffic distribution system, where the operators mass-compromise websites and sell access to other threat actors who want to distribute their payloads across the infected network. This business model explains the wide variety of malware families delivered through the campaign.
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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:threatfox.abuse.ch
ThreatFox Database Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) on ThreatFox are associated with a certain malware fas. A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on indicators of compromise associated with js. clearfake . You can also get this data through the ThreatFox API. Database Entry
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web:urlhaus.abuse.ch
URLhaus URLhaus is a platform from abuse.ch and Spamhaus dedicated to sharing malicious URLs that are being used for malware distribution. Report URLs and explore the database for valuable intelligence. Use the APIs, to seamlessly push and pull signals, and automate bulk queries. With this intelligence, gain insights into malware behavior, to help identify, track, and mitigate against malware ...
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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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web:www.linkedin.com
Key Findings From My Latest Threat Intelligence Project As promised, I am sharing some of the core insights from my recent analysis of the ClearFake malware campaign; an evolving browser-based ...
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