- uBlock Origin added protections against ClickFix attacks to its built-in badware filter list.
- The protections are included in a dedicated ClickFix section in the badware.txt list on GitHub.
- The rules apply to both uBlock Origin and its Lite version for Chrome/Chromium browsers.
- uBlock Origin uses curated filter lists to block ads, trackers, phishing, malware, and harmful content.
- ClickFix is a common social engineering technique that tricks users into copying and executing malicious commands.
- Browser vendors like Opera have introduced features like Paste Protect to block Clipboard-based ClickFix attacks.
- Filter lists are not a complete solution as new ClickFix sites keep appearing; users should remain cautious.