Cybersecuritynews Cyberattackers Exploit ClickFix Script via DNS TXT Records for PowerShell Execution
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Cyberattackers have been exploiting DNS TXT records within the ClickFix script to execute malicious PowerShell commands. This tactic has been linked to the KongTuke campaign, which has been active since mid-2025 and employs social engineering to trick users into addressing fake website errors. Organizations using vulnerable systems are at risk of being compromised through this method.
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