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ClickFix attacks rely on social engineering rather than software exploits. The user is tricked into copying or executing commands (often PowerShell) to “fix” a fake issue such as a CAPTCHA, browser error, or update. Because the user voluntarily runs the command, many traditional protections are bypassed.

Effective defense requires restricting what a standard user can execute and detecting suspicious scripting activity.

1. Block or Constrain PowerShell Execution

Most ClickFix payloads are delivered via PowerShell.