MalwarePublished 14 Sep 2026

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

Source Bleeping Computer

Description

Hackers compromised HBO Max's official Reddit account and used it to push malicious ads that launched ClickFix attacks to infect Windows and macOS devices with information-stealing malware. [...]

Impact

Users of HBO Max's official Reddit account were exposed to malicious ads that could infect their Windows and macOS devices with malware designed to steal sensitive information. This compromises user privacy and security, potentially leading to data theft and further exploitation.

Defensive guidance

There is no specific patch or vendor advisory available for this incident. Mitigation involves users avoiding interaction with suspicious ads on the compromised Reddit account and Reddit administrators restoring control and securing the HBO Max account. Users should ensure their endpoint security solutions are up to date to detect and block malware infections.

References

bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-hbo-max-reddit-account-to-push-malware-in-clickfix-ads/ (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 14 Sep 2026, 18:46 UTC

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