TF-1868468
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload 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 18:33:16 UTC. Last seen: 2026-08-04 18:33:31 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. 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
pmco-sa.com
VT 5 / 91
UrlVoid 2 / 35
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
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 23:40 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-08-04 23:55 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2026-03-07 00:00 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2027-03-06 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 18:33:16 UTC. Last seen: 2026-08-04 18:33:31 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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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 code.
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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%.
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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: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: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.
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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.
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