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Fake CAPTCHA Attacks Emerge as Key Entry Point for LummaStealer Malware Campaigns

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • February 12, 2026

LummaStealer, a notorious information-stealing malware, has made a significant comeback following a major law enforcement disruption in 2025. This resurgence is characterized by a shift in distribution tactics, moving away from traditional exploit kits towards aggressive social engineering campaigns. Cybercriminals are now leveraging “ClickFix” techniques, which present users with fake CAPTCHA verification pages. These deceptive […]

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ClickFix Attack Wave Targets Windows Users with StealC Malware A new social engineering campaign named ClickFix is targeting Windows users by presenting fake CAPTCHA verification pages. Victims are led to compromised websites that display fraudulent Cloudflare security checks, tricking them into executing malicious PowerShell commands to deploy the StealC information stealer malware. 193 sources 35

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