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New TELEPUZ Malware Spreads via ClickFix to Steal Data and Run Commands

The Hacker News·July 16, 2026·1 min read
New TELEPUZ Malware Spreads via ClickFix to Steal Data and Run Commands

Cybersecurity researchers at Elastic Security Labs have identified a new modular malware called TELEPUZ spreading via ClickFix lures since late April 2026. The malware is described as full-featured, lightweight, and modular by researcher Cyril François. While the number of command-and-control domains is currently small, the campaign remains active and poses a data theft and remote command execution threat.

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