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ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves

Monday, September 14, 2026


A social engineering campaign called ClickFix has been distributing malicious software through fake advertisements on Reddit targeting both Mac and Windows users. The scheme involves fake ads for services like HBO Max that prompt users to perform system commands, which install malware on their devices. Security researchers have documented the campaign operating across multiple platforms in recent weeks.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/14/clickfix-attacks-are-tricking-mac-and-windows-users-into-hacking-themselves/

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