PULSE NAME
InstallFix: How attackers are weaponizing malvertized install guides
WHITE AlienVault 2026-03-09 Modified: 2026-03-09
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IOCs
MEDIUM VOLUME
A new attack technique called InstallFix targets users by cloning popular developer tool installation pages and presenting malicious install commands. Attackers distribute these fake pages through Google Ads, exploiting users' trust in familiar 'curl to bash' installation methods. The campaign specifically targets Claude Code users, delivering the Amatera Stealer malware. This technique bypasses email security controls and exploits the growing trend of non-technical users adopting developer tools. The attack leverages legitimate hosting services and is part of a broader trend targeting AI-related tools. The payload uses staged execution and various evasion techniques to avoid detection.
Indicators of Compromise (26)
All FileHash-SHA256 URL domain hostname
TYPEINDICATORDESCRIPTIONCREATED
FileHash-SHA256 8d2d275360adedecfbbd91567daddeed80d20aceb8aa4320d06a21486493945b 2026-03-09
URL http://contatoplus.com/curl/8d2d275360adedecfbbd91567daddeed80d20aceb8aa4320d06a21486493945b 2026-03-09
URL http://saramoftah.com/curl/958ca005af6a71be22cfcd5de82ebf5c8b809b7ee28999b6ed38bfe5d19420 2026-03-09
URL https://claude.update-version.com/claude 2026-03-09
URL https://saramoftah.com/n8n/update 2026-03-09
URL https://some.website 2026-03-09
domain claude-code-macos.com 2026-03-09
domain contatoplus.com 2026-03-09
domain sarahmoftah.com 2026-03-09
domain saramoftah.com 2026-03-09
domain some.website 2026-03-09
hostname claude.update-version.com 2026-03-09
domain claude-code-macos.com 2026-03-09
hostname asdasdasdadsvvvvv.pages.dev 2026-03-09
hostname cladueall.pages.dev 2026-03-09
hostname claud-code.pages.dev 2026-03-09
hostname claude-code-docs-dvlr2jpuuw.edgeone.app 2026-03-09
hostname claude-code-docs-site.pages.dev 2026-03-09
hostname claude-code-install.squarespace.com 2026-03-09
hostname claudecode-developers.squarespace.com 2026-03-09
hostname claulastver.squarespace.com 2026-03-09
hostname nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.pages.dev 2026-03-09
hostname vdsafsaf.it.com 2026-03-09
hostname myclauda.it.com 2026-03-09
hostname jhgyuifyfiguohi.pages.dev 2026-03-09
hostname hgjbulk.pages.dev 2026-03-09