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Psychedelic Stealer Campaign Targets Ukrainian Websites with Fake CAPTCHA

Psychedelic Stealer Campaign Targets Ukrainian Websites with Fake CAPTCHA

First seen 25 Sep 2026, 23:26 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 26, 2026 at 00:29 UTC
  • •Psychedelic Stealer is distributed via compromised Ukrainian websites using a fake CAPTCHA.
  • •The malware targets browser credentials and cryptocurrency data, employing a stealthy installation method.
  • •The campaign has impacted users across 32 countries, primarily in Ukraine.

A new malware campaign named Psychedelic Stealer is exploiting compromised Ukrainian business websites to deliver a fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA. This lure, presented through injected iframes, directs users to execute a Windows Installer command that downloads the malware. The campaign has affected visitors from 32 countries, with a significant number of interactions recorded from Ukraine. The malware targets sensitive data, including browser passwords and cryptocurrency wallet information, and establishes persistence through scheduled tasks. The attack method bypasses traditional security measures by avoiding PowerShell and using msiexec instead. The lure management panel revealed extensive telemetry data, but it does not confirm successful malware execution. The campaign leverages trusted websites, making it harder for users to identify the threat. As of now, the attack continues, with ongoing monitoring by Arctic Wolf Labs.

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Timeline

2026-09-24
Psychedelic Stealer campaign identified
Arctic Wolf Labs reported on the ongoing campaign exploiting Ukrainian websites to deliver malware through fake CAPTCHA.
Arcticwolf
2026-09-25
Security Affairs reports on ClickFix campaign
Security Affairs published details on the ClickFix campaign, highlighting the use of trusted websites for malware distribution.
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