May 12, 2025
iClicker Platform Targeted by Malware Attack: Fake CAPTCHA Used to Exploit Students and Faculty
In a disturbing cybersecurity incident, iClicker, a popular platform for student engagement, was compromised in a ClickFix attack between April 12 and April 16, 2025. The attack targeted students and faculty members across various universities, including the University of Michigan, through a fraudulent CAPTCHA prompt designed to install malware on their devices. iClicker, a subsidiary of…
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