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:
“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.