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Hackers hijack HBO Max Reddit account to push malware in ClickFix ads

Published September 14, 2026 · Bleeping Computer

Attackers took over the official HBO Max account on Reddit and used its credibility to spread malicious advertisements. The ads led users into ClickFix-style lures that installed information-stealing malware on both Windows and macOS machines, putting victims' saved credentials and personal data at risk.

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