TF-1932622 high

Description

Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 90. First seen: 2026-09-25 03:22:52 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: compromised, etherhide.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.

References (2)

• Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
• 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: 90. First seen: 2026-09-25 03:22:52 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: compromised, etherhide.

• New ClearFake Campaign Leveraging Proxy Execution to Run PowerShell ...
  web:cybersecuritynews.com

  ClearFake has entered a new and more dangerous phase, turning a familiar fake CAPTCHA scam into a highly evasive malware delivery chain. Across hundreds of hacked websites, visitors now see what looks like a routine verification challenge, but behind the scenes the page is preparing to launch hidden ...

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• IOC Alert: ClearFake JavaScript Payload Delivered via Compromised Domain
  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%.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• IOC Alert: ClearFake Payload Delivery Infrastructure
  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.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• | Expel ClearFake malware: New living off the land techniques
  web:expel.com

  ClearFake's latest campaign uses fake CAPTCHAs and social engineering trick victims into installing malware , and it's getting more evasive.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• ClearFake malware payload delivery - securereading.com
  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.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• ClearFake and CastleLoader Use Paste-and-Run Attacks
  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.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• ClearFake Campaign - Delivering Malware via "Fake Browser Updates
  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.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• ClearFake: From Fake CAPTCHAs to Blockchain-Driven Payload Retrieval
  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 ...

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• ClearFake malware — IOCs & CVEs | isMalicious
  web:www.ismalicious.com

  30,881 indicators of compromise attributed to the ClearFake malware family — domains , IPs, URLs and file hashes, from abuse.ch feeds.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC
• CLEARFAKE Utilizes Drive-by Compromise to Deliver Information ... - Kroll
  web:www.kroll.com

  CLEARFAKE Update Tricks Victim into Executing Malicious PowerShell Code CLEARFAKE is the term used to describe the malicious in-browser JavaScript framework deployed on compromised webpages as part of drive-by compromise campaigns to deliver information stealers.

  2026-09-25 15:08 UTC

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