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ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload qfphjme9.irani-music.com

Category: ClearFake Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

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: 2026-07-16 18:50:56 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, mac-0xfb64, macOS.

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domain
Value
qfphjme9.irani-music.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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    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: 2026-07-16 18:50:56 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, mac-0xfb64, macOS.

Remediations (10)

  • web:cybersecuritynews.com

    ClearFake , a malicious JavaScript framework first identified in July 2023, has evolved with sophisticated new social engineering tactics. Originally designed to display fake browser update pages, the framework has undergone significant developments, incorporating more advanced deception techniques to deliver malware through compromised websites. The latest variant, discovered in December 2024 ...

  • 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: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 .

  • 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 . The latest 2025 variant introduces new lures, including fake ...

  • 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.bridewell.com

    ClearFake is a relatively new, malicious JavaScript framework that was first identified in July 2023 by security researcher Randy McEoin.

  • web:www.darktrace.com

    Darktrace detected a potential ClearFake‑related incident involving signs of EtherHiding activity and interactions with blockchain‑based infrastructure. A single device showed repeated suspicious command‑line behavior, primarily involving Microsoft HTML Application Host. The activity occurred over the course of a day and indicated early‑stage attempts to load malicious content ...

  • 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 ...

  • web:www.linkedin.com

    A sophisticated evolution of the ClearFake malware campaign has emerged, deploying advanced evasion techniques that abuse legitimate Windows components to bypass endpoint detection systems. The ...

  • 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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