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TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor

The Hacker News·August 30, 2026·1 min read
TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor

Microsoft disclosed TerminalFix, a ClickFix variant using fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to trick users into running malicious commands in Windows Terminal or PowerShell. Unlike traditional ClickFix campaigns that use the Run dialog, TerminalFix directs victims to these terminals, increasing the likelihood of complex command execution.

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