TF-1825284
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload nlwgc0c9.yekbetiran.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: 2026-06-08 23:23:56 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (8)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:thehackernews.com
ClearFake malware infects 9,300+ websites, using fake reCAPTCHA and Web3 tactics to spread Lumma and Vidar Stealers, exposing 200,000+ users.
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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.
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
nlwgc0c9.yekbetiran.com
VT 6 / 91
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
nlwgc0c9.yekbetiran.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 6 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| CRDF | malicious | malicious |
| Forcepoint ThreatSeeker | malicious | malicious |
| Fortinet | malicious | malware |
| Lionic | malicious | malicious |
| SOCRadar | malicious | malicious |
| Gridinsoft | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| TLD | com |
History
| Creation date | 2025-05-15 00:00 UTC |
| Last analysis | 2026-06-09 02:05 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-06-12 12:52 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2025-05-15 00:00 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: 2026-06-08 23:23:56 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.
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