ClickFix

A close up over-the-shoulder perspective of a Corgi using a Windows computer with a "Prove you're a Corgi" message on screen.

Clickfix: What It Is and How to Avoid It

ClickFix is a scam that turns a simple “prove you’re human” (or other fake message) pop-up into a malware trap, using your own keystrokes to install it. I’ll discuss how it works, where you’ll find it, and the one red flag that gives it away every time.