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ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload aimgrub2-cloud-sphere-get.garden

Category: ClearFake Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

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: 2026-05-17 17:03:46 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-17 17:04:57 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.

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domain aimgrub2-cloud-sphere-get.garden

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Type
domain
Value
aimgrub2-cloud-sphere-get.garden
First seen
Last seen
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1 threat
Description
Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake

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    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: 2026-05-17 17:03:46 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-17 17:04:57 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.

Remediations (10)

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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 .

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain aimgrub2-cloud-sphere-get.garden .

  • 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.

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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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