Microsoft Threat Intelligence posted on X that ClickFix and EtherHiding techniques are being used to distribute malware, targeting thousands of devices worldwide daily. Attackers inject JavaScript to communicate with BNB Smart Chain RPC gateways to retrieve malicious commands and deceive users into executing them through fake CAPTCHAs, while abusing system tools such as conhost, cmd, PowerShell, and mshta.
Microsoft Discovers ClickFix Attack Activity Using BNB Smart Chain to Host Malicious Commands
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Microsoft recently disclosed on-chain news about a new ClickFix attack that uses the BNB Smart Chain to deliver malicious commands. Attackers employ JavaScript to connect to the BNB Smart Chain RPC gateway and deploy fake verification codes. They also exploit system tools such as conhost, cmd, and PowerShell to execute harmful actions. The crypto news underscores the increasing use of blockchain infrastructure in malware campaigns.
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