GoKawiilClickFix scam using fake CAPTCHAs spreads rapidly across PCs and Macs
Security researchers report that ClickFix, a malware technique relying on fake CAPTCHA prompts and terminal commands, has exploded in popularity among attackers, including state-backed hacking groups. The attack tricks victims into copying and pasting a malicious command into Windows Run, PowerShell, or macOS Terminal after clicking through a fraudulent verification screen on a compromised website.