ClickFix Campaign Using EtherHiding and GitHub Loaders
Score: 9/10

ClickFix Campaign Using EtherHiding and GitHub Loaders

A ClickFix campaign utilizes EtherHiding via BSC testnet contracts to deliver multi-stage PowerShell loaders that inject shellcode into MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.

Executive Summary

A sophisticated ClickFix campaign has been identified targeting Windows users through compromised WordPress sites. The attack chain begins with a social engineering lure mimicking a verification check, instructing users to execute a PowerShell command via the Win+X menu to bypass traditional Run dialog monitoring.

Technically, the campaign leverages 'EtherHiding,' where the malicious overlay is hosted within smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) testnet. This allows attackers to rotate infrastructure seamlessly. The execution flow utilizes jsDelivr and GitHub for stager delivery, followed by a heavy 6MB XOR-encoded PowerShell script that employs Early Bird APC injection to reflectively load an undetected payload masquerading as a Realtek HD Audio Manager.

This campaign demonstrates high operational maturity by rotating GitHub accounts (e.g., werd19327, xvcbbdg38465) and C2 domains, effectively evading static analysis and domain reputation filters. The use of signed Microsoft processes for final stage execution increases the difficulty of endpoint detection.

Key Details

Threat Name

ClickFix

Affects

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Adversary

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Malware/Tools

ClearFake, smallpox, Lumma

Report Score

9out of 10
Quality Score
Excellent
IOC Quality10
TTP Details9
Detection Guidance7
Enterprise Relevance9
Clarity & Structure9
Technical Depth9

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