ClickFix attacks are surging, and Microsoft says you are the only defense

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The ClickFix social engineering tactic is rising in popularity.
• Microsoft said this initial access method was recorded in 47% of attacks.
• Traditional phishing protections won’t work. Changing your behavior will.

Microsoft is warning that ClickFix social engineering attacks have become a favorite tactic of cybercriminals for gaining access to victims’ networks. 

The tech giant published its latest