06/01/2026
If a website ever tells you to press Windows Key + R, close the tab immediately ⚠️💻
That instruction is one of the biggest warning signs of a fast-growing scam called ClickFix.
Here’s how it works:
You visit a hacked website and a fake CAPTCHA appears, telling you to press Windows Key + R, paste something, and hit Enter “to verify you’re human.”
The moment you do, you may install malware on your own computer.
This type of attack is dangerous because:
🔵 No file download is needed
🔵 Antivirus may not detect it immediately
🔵 The command is run manually by the user
🔵 Attackers can steal saved passwords, browser sessions, and payment data
Here are a few important protections:
1️⃣ Teach employees to close any site asking them to use Win + R
2️⃣ Restrict PowerShell access for non-IT staff
3️⃣ Use endpoint protection with behavioral monitoring, not just antivirus scanning
4️⃣ Encourage staff to report suspicious CAPTCHA prompts immediately
Once people know the trick, this scam becomes much easier to avoid.
Contact TechNet Computing to strengthen your cybersecurity protections and endpoint defenses.
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