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Beware of Online ClickFix Scams

June 2025

ClickFix is a sneaky online trick that fools people into accidentally installing harmful software on their computers — and it only takes a few clicks.  

Imagine you're visiting a website and messages pop up saying: 

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“Please prove you're human. Press these keys: Windows + R, then Ctrl + V, then Enter.” 

It might look like a normal security check, like a CAPTCHA. But here’s the catch: 

  • Windows + R opens a special box on your computer that lets you run commands. 
  • Ctrl + V pastes something into that box — something you didn’t see. 
  • Enter runs it. 


What you just ran could secretly download a virus or give a hacker access to your computer. 

To defend against ClickFix:  

  • Never follow strange instructions from websites that ask you to press keys or run commands. 
  • If something feels off, close the page and don’t interact with it. 
  • Keep your antivirus and browser up to date.