Fake macOS Troubleshooting Sites Used to Steal iCloud Data in ClickFix Scam

Microsoft Defender Security Research Team has identified a new campaign designed to gain unauthorised access to Apple computers with a social engineering trick called ClickFix. This method has become a preferred choice for scammers lately, as Hackread.com has been tracking the rising trend of these attacks.

The new research from Microsoft adds to these observations, showing how the technique is being used to evade traditional security and steal high-value data from unsuspecting users.

The trap of fake troubleshooting

This campaign starts with tricking people who are looking for help with their MacBooks. According to Microsoft’s research, since late 2025 and throughout early 2026, scammers have been tricking people with fake troubleshooting guides on sites like Medium, Craft, and Squarespace, which promise to fix a common problem, like needing to free up disk space or fix a system error.

Instead of offering a download, the sites offer a command,...

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