TF-1868469
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload sqqzefc.pmco-sa.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: 2026-08-04 18:33:52 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, win-0x4679, Windows.
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
sqqzefc.pmco-sa.com
VT 5 / 91
UrlVoid 2 / 35
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
sqqzefc.pmco-sa.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 5 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | malicious | malware |
| Lionic | malicious | malicious |
| Certego | suspicious | suspicious |
| Gridinsoft | suspicious | suspicious |
| SOCRadar | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| TLD | com |
History
| Creation date | 2019-03-06 00:00 UTC |
| Last analysis | 2026-08-04 19:37 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-08-04 19:50 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2026-03-07 00:00 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: 2026-08-04 18:33:52 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, win-0x4679, Windows.
Remediations (10)
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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
ClearFake is a JavaScript-based malware distribution framework that compromises web servers and injects malicious code into legitimate websites. When visitors land on infected pages, they encounter fake CAPTCHA challenges that use social engineering to trick them into installing malware .
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web:ismalicious.com
10,796 indicators (10246 domains , 26 IPs, 37 URLs, 487 hashes) attributed to the ClearFake malware family.
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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: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.
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web:www.darktrace.com
ClearFake is a campaign observed using a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites, impacting sectors such as e‑commerce, travel, and automotive. First identified in mid‑2023, ClearFake is frequently leveraged to socially engineer victims into installing fake web browser updates.
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web:www.kroll.com
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. It has the potential to impact all sectors. Read More.
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web:www.threatdown.com
ClearFake , tested on June 3, 2024 Distribution (Compromised site->fake error->copy/paste PowerShell) ClearFake is a malware campaign using social engineering first discovered by Randy McEoin. It is one of the many "fake browser updates" inspired by OG SocGholish which leverages compromised websites to target potential victims.
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