TF-1825479
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload blkfazi.xenicalby6.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: 2026-06-09 11:52:57 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. 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
blkfazi.xenicalby6.com
VT 7 / 91
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
blkfazi.xenicalby6.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
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Flagged by 7 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| alphaMountain.ai | malicious | malicious |
| CRDF | malicious | malicious |
| Fortinet | malicious | malware |
| Lionic | malicious | malicious |
| Certego | suspicious | suspicious |
| Forcepoint ThreatSeeker | suspicious | suspicious |
| Gridinsoft | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Registrar | NAMECHEAP INC |
| TLD | com |
History
| Creation date | 2024-09-23 21:29 UTC |
| Last analysis | 2026-06-09 14:10 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-06-10 10:50 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2026-02-06 07:34 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: 2026-06-09 11:52:57 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. 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:blog.sekoia.io
ClearFake's New Widespread Variant: Increased Web3 Exploitation for Malware Delivery ClearFake is a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites to deliver malware through the drive-by download technique. When it first emerged in July 2023, the injected code was designed to display a fake...
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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: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:keepaware.com
ClearFake , a malicious JavaScript framework that is injected into otherwise-legitimate WordPress sites, is one example of web-based campaigns that attempts both to subvert technical controls by leveraging legitimate domains and to socially engineer end users to providing an attacker initial access by downloading malware or, in recent campaigns ...
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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
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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