TF-1833386
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload brsppaxh.psgnewsiran.com
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: 2026-06-17 09:27:42 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (8)
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web:blog.sekoia.io
ClearFake's New Widespread Variant: Increased Web3 Exploitation for Malware Delivery ClearFake is a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites to deliver malware through the drive-by download technique. When it first emerged in July 2023, the injected code was designed to display a fake...
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
ClearFake malware abused blockchain smart contracts and hacked websites to deliver stealthy, hard-to-stop infections.
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
Sekoia researchers noted that the ClearFake infrastructure includes over 9,300 compromised websites, with thousands of users potentially exposed to these malicious lures every day. The use of blockchain technology for malware delivery represents an emerging threat that makes traditional mitigation and blocking significantly more challenging.
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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: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.
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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: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 ...
Indicators of Compromise (1)
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domain
brsppaxh.psgnewsiran.com
IOC database
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- domain
- Value
brsppaxh.psgnewsiran.com- First seen
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- 1 threat
- Description
- Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
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References (2)
- Malpedia profile Threatfox IOCs/Threats
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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: 2026-06-17 09:27:42 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.
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