TF-1932705
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload taraf303.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: 2026-09-25 07:20:24 UTC. Last seen: 2026-09-25 07:21:30 UTC. Reporter: Gi7w0rm. Tags: 25September2026, ClearFake, Commandline, 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
taraf303.com
VT 9 / 91
UrlVoid 4 / 36
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
taraf303.com- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- Ingested from IOC source: https://threatfox.abuse.ch/downloads/hostfile/
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Flagged by 9 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| alphaMountain.ai | malicious | phishing |
| BitDefender | malicious | phishing |
| Fortinet | malicious | phishing |
| G-Data | malicious | phishing |
| Google Safe Browsing | malicious | phishing |
| Lionic | malicious | phishing |
| SafeToOpen | malicious | phishing |
| SOCRadar | malicious | malware |
| Sophos | malicious | phishing |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Registrar | NAMECHEAP INC |
| TLD | com |
History
| Creation date | 2023-11-16 03:03 UTC |
| Last analysis | 2026-09-25 08:12 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-09-25 14:20 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2026-07-31 12:42 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-08-28 19:58 UTC |
References (2)
- Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
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ThreatFox IOC page
ThreatFox IOCs
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: 2026-09-25 07:20:24 UTC. Last seen: 2026-09-25 07:21:30 UTC. Reporter: Gi7w0rm. Tags: 25September2026, ClearFake, Commandline, macOS.
Remediations (10)
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
ClearFake uses fake CAPTCHA prompts to spread malware that steals crypto and credentials while disabling endpoint protection.
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web:cypro.co.uk
The ClearFake crypto stealer is not limited to collecting information exposed through a browser session. It can gain time to run additional payloads , maintain access and carry out theft while endpoint controls are impaired. The published account does not name the abused driver, identify individual EDR products or provide affected product versions.
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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:expel.com
ClearFake's latest campaign uses fake CAPTCHAs and social engineering trick victims into installing malware , and it's getting more evasive.
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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: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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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 ...
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