New FileFix trick runs malicious scripts without alerts
A new social engineering attack convinces users to save a webpage as a .HTA file, letting harmful scripts run instantly on their Windows PC without any warning. This bypasses Windows security checks.
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A convincing FileFix phishing page convinces users to paste a command that downloads JPGs containing hidden PowerShell and executable payloads, which then unpack a Go loader that installs the StealC infostealer.
Newly discovered FileFix attach variant exploits how browsers handle saved HTML pages to execute malicious JavaScript.
A newly discovered FileFix attack variant exploits how browsers handle saved HTML pages to execute malicious JavaScript while evading Windows’ Mark of the Web (MoTW) security alerts. This technique, detailed by security researcher mr.d0x, bypasses critical security warnings by manipulating file-saving behaviors.
Attack Mechanism
The attack involves a multi-step social engineering process:
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New FileFix Scam Rises After 517% Surge in ClickFix Attacks
ClickFix attacks have exploded, tricking users into running malicious scripts disguised as fake CAPTCHAs, now spawning a new variant called FileFix that abuses Windows File Explorer to execute harmful commands.
Researchers from ESET discovered that ClickFix campaigns soared by over 500% in early 2025, exploiting social engineering to deliver infostealers, ransomware, and nation-state malware. The newly revealed FileFix method tricks victims into pasting malicious commands into File Explorer’s address bar, signalling an evolution in these deceptive attacks. The rise of these techniques highlights increasing risks from social engineering phishing tactics globally.
Sources: The Hacker News | ESET Threat Report H1 2025