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Fake HBO Max ads on Reddit reportedly led to a ClickFix malware trap

SecurityWeek says the ads led to a page designed to trick macOS and Windows users into installing malware.

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4 Sources, 21d ago, first seen 21d ago

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SecurityWeek reports that a hacked HBO Max Reddit account was used to deliver malware through ClickFix, with ads leading to a page designed to trick users into installing it. HotHardware describes ClickFix as an old exploit still fooling new users and reports that it uses CAPTCHA prompts to infect PCs and Macs.

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TechCrunch@TechCrunchIf you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising 'ClickFix' security threat. https://spr.ly/6017BGusRz21d
HotHardware@HotHardwareAn old exploit, dubbed ClickFix, is still fooling new users, so get the word out about this dangerous attack. https://hothardware.com/news/clickfix-malware-is-going-viral21d
SecurityWeek@SecurityWeekHacked HBO Max Reddit Account Used for Malware Delivery via ClickFix Attack https://www.securityweek.com/hacked-hbo-reddit-account-used-for-malware-delivery-via-clickfix-attack/20d
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    TechCrunch@TechCrunchIf you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising 'ClickFix' security threat. https://spr.ly/6017BGusRz21d
    HotHardware@HotHardwareAn old exploit, dubbed ClickFix, is still fooling new users, so get the word out about this dangerous attack. https://hothardware.com/news/clickfix-malware-is-going-viral21d
    SecurityWeek@SecurityWeekHacked HBO Max Reddit Account Used for Malware Delivery via ClickFix Attack https://www.securityweek.com/hacked-hbo-reddit-account-used-for-malware-delivery-via-clickfix-attack/20d
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