ClearFake’s New Widespread Variant: Increased Web3 Exploitation for Malware Delivery

Description

ClearFake is a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites to deliver malware through drive-by downloads. Threat Actors compromise legitimate websites, injecting malicious JavaScript code that redirects users to convincing fake update pages for browsers like Chrome and Edge. These pages prompt users to download updates hosted on platforms such as Dropbox and OneDrive, which actually contain malware payloads. Notably, since late September, ClearFake has altered its code injection tactics, now utilizing smart contracts from the Binance Smart Chain.