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ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves

TechCrunch·September 14, 2026·1 min read
ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves

A fake HBO Max ad on Reddit is spreading 'ClickFix' attacks that trick Mac and Windows users into pasting malicious code, compromising their own systems. The threat has surged in the past week, with users unknowingly executing commands that install malware or steal credentials.

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