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ClickFix Campaign Compromises 31 Orgs, Abuses Polygon Blockchain

September 1, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: MEDIUM

The campaign uses EtherHiding to dynamically update its command-and-control server, abusing the blockchain as an attacker-controlled address book.

Key Takeaways

  • The ClickFix campaign compromised 31 organizations using the EtherHiding technique.
  • Attackers abuse the Polygon blockchain to dynamically update command-and-control servers.
  • The blockchain serves as an attacker-controlled address book for persistent C2 communication.
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