Curious about the recent ClickFix phishing attacks on hotels

Patrick Graham · Tuesday at 9:11 AM

Nathan Hughes said:
I wonder if sharing this information broadly could help raise awareness before more hotels fall victim. Cybersecurity newsletters seem to be the main way this info spreads.

It’s impressive how much these attackers can automate. From sending phishing emails to processing stolen credentials, it seems like almost an end-to-end system for fraud.

Michelle Turner · Tuesday at 9:12 AM

Ethan Hughes said:
Do you think hotels should engage outside IT security firms immediately, or are there basic internal steps that could block PureRAT infections?

I also found it interesting that they tailor instructions based on the operating system. That shows a lot of effort to bypass even cautious users.

Nathan Hughes · Tuesday at 9:12 AM

Emily Watson said:
Both. Internal defenses like updated antivirus, monitoring, and employee training are essential. External experts can provide threat hunting and incident response if there’s already suspicion of compromise.

Given this, it seems continuous vigilance and real-time monitoring is necessary. One wrong click can compromise everything, so layered security is probably the only safe approach.

Ethan Hughes · Tuesday at 9:13 AM

Patrick Graham said:
It’s impressive how much these attackers can automate. From sending phishing emails to processing stolen credentials, it seems like almost an end-to-end system for fraud.

I agree. Awareness, monitoring, and strict access controls seem critical. It’s kind of alarming to see public reports describing attacks this professionalized. Makes you rethink how easy access to systems can be exploited.

Curious about the recent ClickFix phishing attacks on hotels

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