Bleepingcomputer ClickFix Campaign Uses Fake BSOD Screens to Distribute Malware in Hospitality Sector
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A ClickFix social engineering campaign is targeting the hospitality sector in Europe by using fake Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) screens. This tactic tricks users into manually compiling and executing malware on their systems. The campaign was first identified in December 2025 by researchers at Securonix, who have labeled it as 'PHALT#BLYX.'
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