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ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload seducingdelirium.surf

Category: ClearFake First seen: Last updated: Source: Threatfox IOCs/Threats

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: 2026-05-13 16:48:52 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-13 17:25:58 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.

Indicators of Compromise (3)

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ipv4 104.21.89.80 VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/104.21.89.80

IOC database

Type
ipv4
Value
104.21.89.80
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Resolved from domain seducingdelirium.surf

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/104.21.89.80

ipv4 172.67.138.215 VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/172.67.138.215

IOC database

Type
ipv4
Value
172.67.138.215
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Resolved from domain seducingdelirium.surf

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/172.67.138.215

domain seducingdelirium.surf UrlVoid 4 / 35 1 feed

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
seducingdelirium.surf
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Listed by 1 threat-intel feed vendor: threatview.io. Open in Threat Hunt →

Details From VirusTotal

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References (2)

  • Malpedia profile Threatfox IOCs/Threats
  • 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: 2026-05-13 16:48:52 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-13 17:25:58 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.

Remediations (10)

  • 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.

  • web:cyberpress.org

    A recent variant of the ClearFake malware framework has been identified, leveraging fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile challenges to deceive users into executing malicious PowerShell commands. This evolution marks a significant escalation in the threat's capabilities, as it continues to exploit Web3 technologies for malware delivery.

  • 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.

  • 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:omidkarimian.com

    ClearFake has infected over 9,300 WordPress sites using fake browser updates to trick users into downloading malware . Here's how it works and how you can stay safe. ClearFake is a sophisticated cybercrime campaign first discovered in mid-2023. It has infected thousands of WordPress websites (though it's very likely that other platforms will also be targeted in the near future) by injecting ...

  • 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: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:www.betterworldtechnology.com

    ClearFake malware has infected over 9,300 websites, using a fake reCAPTCHA to deceive users and steal sensitive information. Learn about the impact and prevention strategies.

  • 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.

  • web:www.packetlabs.net

    A new ClearFake variant deceives victims with fake reCAPTCHA challenges and bypasses with smart-contract ABIs tricking users into running PowerShell malware . Learn how it works and how to defend.

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