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Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels

BleepingComputer·August 31, 2026·1 min read
Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels

A new ClickFix variant dubbed TerminalFix uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA prompts on compromised websites to trick victims into running malicious PowerShell commands in Windows Terminal. The attack leverages social engineering to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to systems.

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