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ClickFix attacks trick Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves via fake ads

A rising ClickFix security threat tricks users on Mac and Windows into compromising their own systems through deceptive advertisements.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 14 Sept 2026 · updated 12h ago

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  1. ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves TechCrunch ·
  2. HBO Max Reddit account compromised to serve ClickFix attacks www.theregister.com

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