Cybercriminals Use Fake Cloudflare Verification Screens to Deceive Users into Running Malware

Threat actors have developed a clever social engineering technique to disseminate malware by posing as trustworthy security measures, which is a terrifying new development in the realm of cybercrime.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious campaign that leverages fake Cloudflare verification screens to trick unsuspecting users into executing harmful code on their systems.

This attack not only highlights the evolving sophistication of cybercriminals but also serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance when interacting with seemingly routine web prompts.

Sophisticated Social Engineering Attack Unveiled

The attack begins when a user encounters a deceptive webpage mimicking a Cloudflare verification screen, often accessed through phishing links or compromised websites.

Upon clicking the “Verify” button, the malicious page covertly injects PowerShell code into the user’s clipboard while simultaneously capturing their IP address for reconnaissance.

The webpage then prompts the user to perform an additional verification step, guiding them to ...