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5,400+ hacked sites deliver ClickFix payloads via BNB Smart Chain

A large cybercriminal campaign uses over 5,400 compromised small-business websites to distribute ClickFix malware payloads stored in smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain. This method leverages blockchain technology to evade traditional detection.

Source: BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com Published 2026-09-05T14:29:13+00:00 Detected 2026-09-06T09:19:32+00:00
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A large cybercriminal campaign uses over 5,400 compromised small-business websites to distribute ClickFix malware payloads stored in smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain. This method leverages blockchain technology to evade traditional detection.

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A massive cybercriminal operation is leveraging thousands of compromised small-business websites to deliver ClickFix payloads stored in smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). [...]

The use of blockchain smart contracts to host malware payloads represents a novel tactic that complicates cybersecurity defenses. It highlights evolving threats where decentralized technologies are exploited for malicious purposes.

Signal Strength 88% Technical label SOURCE-BACKED Public Interest 21 Category USEFUL NOW Reader Depth TECHNICAL

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Public Interest components
Recognizable Entity Score 0 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 70 Consequence Score 18 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 41

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