TF-1812074
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload meta-data-shredding-cleanup-utility.wiki
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: 2026-05-14 04:20:56 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-14 04:21:18 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Indicators of Compromise (3)
Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.
ipv4
188.114.96.3
VT 0 / 92
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
188.114.96.3- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 105 threats
- Description
- Resolved from domain xingshang734.xyz
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Network | 188.114.96.0/22 |
| AS owner | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | 13335 |
History
| Last analysis | 2026-05-16 04:56 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-05-16 04:57 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-05-07 15:07 UTC |
ipv4
188.114.97.3
VT 8 / 92
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
188.114.97.3- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 105 threats
- Description
- Resolved from domain xingshang734.xyz
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Flagged by 8 of 92 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| ADMINUSLabs | malicious | malicious |
| Chong Lua Dao | malicious | malicious |
| CyRadar | malicious | malicious |
| Lionic | malicious | malicious |
| Viettel Threat Intelligence | malicious | malicious |
| VIPRE | malicious | malware |
| Webroot | malicious | malicious |
| alphaMountain.ai | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Network | 188.114.96.0/22 |
| AS owner | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | 13335 |
History
| Last analysis | 2026-05-16 04:44 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-05-16 04:46 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-05-07 01:55 UTC |
domain
meta-data-shredding-cleanup-utility.wiki
VT 21 / 91
UrlVoid 4 / 35
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
meta-data-shredding-cleanup-utility.wiki- 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 21 of 91 VirusTotal vendors
| Vendor | Verdict | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| ADMINUSLabs | malicious | malicious |
| alphaMountain.ai | malicious | malicious |
| BitDefender | malicious | malware |
| Certego | malicious | malicious |
| Chong Lua Dao | malicious | malicious |
| CRDF | malicious | malicious |
| CyRadar | malicious | malicious |
| ESET | malicious | malware |
| Forcepoint ThreatSeeker | malicious | malicious |
| Fortinet | malicious | malware |
| G-Data | malicious | malware |
| Kaspersky | malicious | phishing |
| LevelBlue | malicious | phishing |
| Lionic | malicious | malware |
| MalwareURL | malicious | malware |
| Seclookup | malicious | malicious |
| SOCRadar | malicious | malicious |
| Sophos | malicious | phishing |
| VIPRE | malicious | malware |
| Webroot | malicious | malicious |
| Gridinsoft | suspicious | suspicious |
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Registrar | PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com |
| TLD | wiki |
History
| Creation date | 2026-05-13 23:22 UTC |
| Last analysis | 2026-06-22 08:27 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-06-27 09:55 UTC |
| Last WHOIS update | 2026-06-08 10:04 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-06-22 07:21 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: 2026-05-14 04:20:56 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-14 04:21:18 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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web:advisory.eventussecurity.com
The code retrieves encrypted data stored in smart contracts and uses AES-GCM decryption to deliver the payload . This payload is embedded into an iframe, displayed as a fake browser update or CAPTCHA challenge. Once users attempt to resolve these challenges, they are misled into executing a PowerShell script that installs malware on their systems.
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web:blog.sekoia.io
ClearFake's New Widespread Variant: Increased Web3 Exploitation for Malware Delivery ClearFake is a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites to deliver malware through the drive-by download technique. When it first emerged in July 2023, the injected code was designed to display a fake...
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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.
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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: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:threatfox.abuse.ch
ClearFake IOC: meta-data-shredding-cleanup-utility.wiki ( domain )
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web:www.bridewell.com
ClearFake is a relatively new, malicious JavaScript framework that was first identified in July 2023 by security researcher Randy McEoin.
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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 ...
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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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