alt Hacker NewsThere is also a technique where they ask you to press: [Win + R] + [CRTL + V] + [ENTER] to verify that you are human.
This will install malware code that was put in the clipboard by using javascript.
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yapyap • 01/18/2025
yeah, you paste malicious code into the run window (basically a powershell) and then paste in code. pretty obvious most of the time
HeliumHydride • 01/18/2025
The "Run" app appears right after pressing Win+R, so this wouldn't work.
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Letting javascript manipulate the clipboard was a mistake. Yet another "feature" that's added for apps but absolutely useless for the web.