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Attack hides malware in PNGs and drops custom reverse tunnel on victims' machines

The Register · Security ()1
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A ClickFix social engineering wave delivers a multi-stage attack that hides malware in PNG files and installs a custom reverse tunnel.

The Register reports a new wave of ClickFix social engineering attacks that trigger a multi-stage infection chain on victim machines. The attack reportedly conceals malware inside PNG image files and deploys a custom reverse tunnel tool for attacker access. Further technical details are limited in the available text.

Key facts
  • ClickFix lures launch a multi-stage attack chain
  • Malware payload hidden inside PNG image files
  • Custom reverse tunnel deployed on victim machines
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