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cmd.exe
Activate Windows for free with these steps:
Press Win-R on your keyboard.
Type
cmdand press Enter.Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.
Press Enter to submit.
References:
- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/security-brief-clickfix-social-engineering-technique-floods-threat-landscape
- https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/how-clickfix-is-weaponizing-verification-fatigue-to-deliver-rats-infostealers/
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/preventing-clickfix-attack-vector/
- https://gbhackers.com/hackers-exploit-clickfix-tactics/
Mitigations:
Never run activation commands from unsolicited sources
Use official Windows activation methods only
Be suspicious of free activation offers
Activate Windows for free with these steps:
Press Win on your keyboard.
Type
cmdand press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.Click Yes when prompted
Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.
Press Enter to submit.