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📛 Threat Title

ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload m1rz16og.poles-wrinkle.digital

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: 2026-05-13 21:50:06 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain m1rz16og.poles-wrinkle.digital VT 16 / 91 1 feed

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
m1rz16og.poles-wrinkle.digital
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

Listed by 1 threat-intel feed vendor: threatview.io. Open in Threat Hunt →

Flagged by 16 of 91 VirusTotal vendors

VendorVerdictDetection
ADMINUSLabs malicious malicious
BitDefender malicious malware
Chong Lua Dao malicious malicious
CRDF malicious malicious
CyRadar malicious malicious
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker malicious malicious
Fortinet malicious malware
G-Data malicious malware
Lionic malicious malicious
Seclookup malicious malicious
SOCRadar malicious malicious
Sophos malicious malware
VIPRE malicious malware
Certego suspicious suspicious
ESET suspicious suspicious
Gridinsoft suspicious suspicious

Details From VirusTotal

Basic Properties
TLDdigital
History
Last analysis2026-07-11 08:36 UTC
Last modified on VirusTotal2026-07-11 16:32 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: 2026-05-13 21:50:06 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.

Remediations (10)

  • 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.

  • web:cyberalberta.ca

    The following sections break down the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by ClearFake to execute this attack, including initial access methods, payload delivery mechanisms, and persistence techniques.

  • 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.

  • 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: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 .

  • 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.

  • 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:threatfox.abuse.ch

    You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain m1rz16og.poles-wrinkle.digital.

  • 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.

  • 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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