Question 1

What is ClickFix and how does it work on macOS?

Accepted Answer

ClickFix is a social engineering technique where attackers instruct users to copy and paste a command into Terminal, which downloads and runs malware. Because the user initiates the command, macOS Gatekeeper does not inspect the payload the way it would for a standard app installation.

Question 2

Which crypto wallets are targeted by this malware campaign?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft's research identified Exodus, Ledger, and Trezor as the primary targets. In some cases, attackers deleted the legitimate wallet apps and replaced them with trojanized versions that monitor transactions and steal funds.

Question 3

Has Apple released a fix for the ClickFix Terminal attack?

Accepted Answer

Apple added a protection in macOS 26.4 that blocks pasting commands flagged as potentially malicious into Terminal, displaying a warning that reads "Possible malware, Paste blocked."

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Fake macOS troubleshooting posts install crypto wallet stealers

One sharp brief.Every day.

One sharp brief.
Every day.