HOMETHREATSIClickFix
MALWARE FAMILY🕵️ ESPIONAGEADVANCED

IClickFix

Internal ID: js.iclickfix
1
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

IClickFix is a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised WordPress sites to deliver further malware using the ClickFix social engineering tactic and fake Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA challenge.

Threat Analysis

IClickFix is a malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.

The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.

Classified as an advanced threat actor, IClickFix likely develops or acquires zero-day exploits, employs custom malware toolchains, and demonstrates long-term persistence capabilities — hallmarks of a well-resourced operation consistent with nation-state backing.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeMalware Family
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Sophisticationadvanced
Aliases1

Also Known As

js.iclickfix

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.