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Custom ChatGPTs in sponsored Google ads push ClickFix RAT attacks

2026-09-30 16:48 UTC · BleepingComputer · read the source ↗ #clickfix#rat-malware#social-engineering
  • Engineer — Learn: ClickFix via sponsored search ads is a growing delivery vector worth accounting for in endpoint browser controls and employee-facing systems; no specific software to patch here.
  • SOC/IR — Plan: Build or tune detections for ClickFix behavioral patterns — clipboard-sourced command execution, mshta or PowerShell spawned from browser context — targeting this ChatGPT-branded lure campaign; no specific IOCs surfaced yet.
  • Leader — Learn: Active campaign exploiting employee searches for AI tools via paid ads; reinforces the case for security awareness content on verifying official software sources before downloading.
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