{"id":6855,"date":"2026-08-21T17:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nisma.com.np\/?p=6855"},"modified":"2026-08-21T17:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:18:21","slug":"cyber-threat-alert-new-robot-verification-scam-tricks-users-into-running-malicious-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nisma.com.np\/?p=6855","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Threat Alert: New &#8220;Robot Verification&#8221; Scam Tricks Users into Running Malicious Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">A deceptive cyberattack known as the <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">ClickFix<\/b> scam is actively targeting internet users by disguising dangerous malware installations as routine robot verification checks.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6856\" src=\"https:\/\/nisma.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-21-150256-207x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nisma.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-21-150256-207x300.png 207w, https:\/\/nisma.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-21-150256.png 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How the Attack Works:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fake Verification Prompt:<\/b> When visiting compromised or malicious websites, users are presented with a fraudulent pop-up disguised as a standard CAPTCHA or reCAPTCHA page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Clipboard Hijacking:<\/b> The webpage automatically copies a malicious script into the user&#8217;s clipboard in the background.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Social Engineering:<\/b> The fake prompt instructs the user to press <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">Windows + X<\/b> and open <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\">Windows PowerShell<\/b> or <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">Terminal<\/b> under the guise of &#8220;proving they are not a robot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Execution:<\/b> Once the terminal is open, the user is instructed to paste the hidden code (<b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">Ctrl + V<\/b>) and press <b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">Enter<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Payload Delivery:<\/b> Executing the script immediately triggers a hidden download of severe malware\u2014such as infostealers, trojans, or ransomware\u2014designed to extract passwords, browser session tokens, and financial data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Key Safety Recommendations:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legitimate CAPTCHAs Never Use Terminals:<\/b> No genuine verification service will ever require you to open a command-line interface or run local scripts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Close Suspicious Tabs:<\/b> Immediately terminate the browser tab if a webpage asks for administrative or terminal access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Immediate Remediation:<\/b> If the command has already been executed, disconnect your device from the internet immediately and run a comprehensive scan using reputable antivirus or anti-malware software.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A deceptive cyberattack known as the ClickFix scam is actively targeting internet users by disguising dangerous malware installations as routine robot verification checks. 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