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ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload xn6yof5y.josephmichaelnh.com

Category: ClearFake Published: Source updated: 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: 2026-08-04 18:26:46 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, mac-0x68dc, macOS.

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 xn6yof5y.josephmichaelnh.com VT 4 / 91 UrlVoid 2 / 35

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
xn6yof5y.josephmichaelnh.com
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

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Flagged by 4 of 91 VirusTotal vendors

VendorVerdictDetection
MalwareURL malicious malware
Certego suspicious suspicious
Gridinsoft suspicious suspicious
SOCRadar suspicious suspicious

Details From VirusTotal

Basic Properties
TLDcom
History
Creation date2024-12-24 00:00 UTC
Last analysis2026-08-04 18:50 UTC
Last modified on VirusTotal2026-08-04 21:04 UTC
Last WHOIS update2025-12-18 00:00 UTC

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: 2026-08-04 18:26:46 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, mac-0x68dc, macOS.

Remediations (10)

  • ClearFake — Malware Analysis & Detection | BotEraser
    web:boteraser.com

    ClearFake is a sophisticated malware distribution campaign first identified in July 2023 by security researchers at eSentire and later detailed by Proofpoint, operating as a financially motivated initial access broker that delivers information stealers (e.g., Lumma Stealer, RedLine, Vidar) and ransomware via fake browser update lures.

  • 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.

  • ClearFake — malware family IOCs & CVEs | isMalicious
    web:ismalicious.com

    10,796 indicators (10246 domains , 26 IPs, 37 URLs, 487 hashes) attributed to the ClearFake malware family.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ClearFake Infects 9,300 Sites, Uses Fake reCAPTCHA and Turnstile to ...
    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.

  • ThreatFox | ClearFake
    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

  • ThreatFox | xn6yof5y.josephmichaelnh.com
    web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    ClearFake IOC: xn6yof5y.josephmichaelnh.com ( domain ) You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain xn6yof5y.josephmichaelnh.com .

  • 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.

  • ClearFake: From Fake CAPTCHAs to Blockchain-Driven Payload Retrieval
    web:www.darktrace.com

    ClearFake continues to be observed across multiple sectors, but Darktrace remains well‑positioned to counter such threats. Because ClearFake's end goal is often to deliver malware such as information stealers and malware loaders, early disruption is critical to preventing compromise.

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