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ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload xaydunghoangdannguyen.com

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: 90. First seen: 2026-11-03 00:20:54 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: compromised, etherhide.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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IOC database

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xaydunghoangdannguyen.com
First seen
Last seen
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1 threat
Description
Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake

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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: 90. First seen: 2026-11-03 00:20:54 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: compromised, etherhide.

Remediations (10)

  • web:cybersecuritynews.com

    ClearFake uses fake CAPTCHA prompts to spread malware that steals crypto and credentials while disabling endpoint protection.

  • web:expel.com

    ClearFake's latest campaign uses fake CAPTCHAs and social engineering trick victims into installing malware , and it's getting more evasive.

  • web:ismalicious.com

    36,250 indicators of compromise attributed to the ClearFake malware family — domains , IPs, URLs and file hashes, from abuse.ch feeds.

  • web:nhimg.org

    TL;DR: ClearFake has evolved into a large-scale social engineering campaign that injects fake CAPTCHA lures into compromised websites, uses blockchain-hosted payloads , and abuses trusted Windows execution paths to evade security tools, according to Expel. The case shows that domain blocking and signature-based detection are no longer enough when attackers chain legitimate services into the ...

  • 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:socprime.com

    The report examines the widespread use of ClearFake and the emergence of CastleLoader, a malware loader that relies on paste-and-run techniques. CastleLoader delivers multiple payload types, including RATs and infostealers, while abusing legitimate Python distributions through a Bring-Your-Own-Interpreter (BYOI) approach.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    ThreatFox Database Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) on ThreatFox are associated with a certain malware fas. A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on indicators of compromise associated with js. clearfake . You can also get this data through the ThreatFox API. Database Entry

  • 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.

  • 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

    CLEARFAKE Update Tricks Victim into Executing Malicious PowerShell Code CLEARFAKE is the term used to describe the malicious in-browser JavaScript framework deployed on compromised webpages as part of drive-by compromise campaigns to deliver information stealers.

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