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Decades-Old Windows Utility Powers Modern ClickFix Attack

Dark Reading·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Decades-Old Windows Utility Powers Modern ClickFix Attack

A decades-old Windows utility, 'finger,' is now powering a modern ClickFix attack. Malicious Google search results about Amazon lead users to a CAPTCHA that exploits the utility to install malware, including the Lumma stealer. The technique bypasses traditional defenses by tricking users into executing commands, posing a significant threat to Windows systems.

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