Windows computers in danger: After Berlin cyber attack: Be vigilant with Captchas
Clicking checkboxes to prove you are human and not a bot is familiar to everyone. That's why so-called Captchas enjoy a certain level of trust. Attackers take advantage of this - as recently in Berlin.
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has warned about a new type of cyber attack involving fake Captchas that can install malware on a computer. When a user confirms a fake Captcha, they are prompted to execute a series of keyboard combinations that allow hackers to gain access to the computer. This type of attack, known as Terminalfix or Clickfix, has already been used to breach the IT network of the Berlin administration.
Victims are advised to immediately close their browser and reset their computer if they suspect they have been infected, and to change all online passwords.
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