TF-1815148
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload wildflower-routing-path.garden
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: 2026-05-15 21:28:30 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-15 21:30:05 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
104.21.55.74
VT 0 / 92
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
104.21.55.74- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- Resolved from domain wildflower-routing-path.garden
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
Basic Properties
| Network | 104.21.0.0/17 |
| AS owner | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | 13335 |
History
| Last analysis | 2026-05-11 13:22 UTC |
| Last modified on VirusTotal | 2026-05-16 04:12 UTC |
| WHOIS record date | 2026-05-04 18:55 UTC |
ipv4
172.67.170.188
VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/172.67.170.188
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
172.67.170.188- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- Resolved from domain wildflower-routing-path.garden
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/172.67.170.188
domain
wildflower-routing-path.garden
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
wildflower-routing-path.garden- 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.
Details From VirusTotal
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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: 2026-05-15 21:28:30 UTC. Last seen: 2026-05-15 21:30:05 UTC. Reporter: threatcat_ch. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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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: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: wildflower-routing-path.garden ( domain ) You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain wildflower-routing-path.garden .
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web:www.bridewell.com
By using watering-hole style attacks, the ClearFake campaign aims to deliver malicious payloads through execution of malicious JavaScript commands, delivered to legitimate, compromised websites through WordPress vulnerabilities and plugins. We have outlined recommendations to ensure that organisations are protected against this threat.
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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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web:www.linkedin.com
Key Findings From My Latest Threat Intelligence Project As promised, I am sharing some of the core insights from my recent analysis of the ClearFake malware campaign; an evolving browser-based ...
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web:www.threatdown.com
ClearFake , tested on June 3, 2024 Distribution (Compromised site->fake error->copy/paste PowerShell) ClearFake is a malware campaign using social engineering first discovered by Randy McEoin. It is one of the many "fake browser updates" inspired by OG SocGholish which leverages compromised websites to target potential victims.
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