A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
The hackers use fake CAPTCHA pages—which are designed to mimic standard security checks—to trick users into installing malicious software (“Stealthy StealC Information Stealer”) via keyboard commands.
A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
ClickFix campaigns have adapted to the latest defenses with a new technique to trick users into infecting their own machines with malware.
StealC malware campaign exploits fake CAPTCHA pages to steal sensitive data while blending into normal system activity.