# ClickLock

Type: Technology

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/clicklock
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-26**: Public disclosure — Fox News publishes a detailed report on ClickLock malware based on Group-IB's findings, raising widespread awareness.
- **2026-06-09**: First VirusTotal upload — Malicious script uploaded to VirusTotal; at the time of analysis, zero detection by any security vendor.
- **2026-05**: Campaign begins — ClickLock malware campaign starts targeting Mac users globally through fake CAPTCHA pages.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 100 Systems in 33 Nations Hit by Mac Malware That Locks Apps, Steals Passwords
2026-07-27 01:13:51 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

ClickLock, a new macOS malware spreading via fake 'verify you are human' pages, has compromised over 100 systems across 33 countries since May 2026, using app-locking extortion to steal credentials and install backdoors. Cybersecurity experts warn it's a novel approach that bypasses traditional detection.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/clicklock-mac-malware-cyber-threat

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