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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/ContributionSecret on 2024-12-28 03:18:19+00:00.

Hi everyone,

I recently stumbled upon a suspicious website that appeared to use Cloudflare for human verification. However, instead of the usual CAPTCHA or verification process, it prompted me to do the following steps:

1. Press Windows + R
2. Paste the following PowerShell command:
3. Press Enter.

This immediately set off alarms because the command retrieves and executes a script from an external URL (https://draffeler.com/cf/afs.txt). This is a classic way to deliver malicious payloads or steal sensitive information.

It’s unclear what the script does exactly, but running unknown commands from the internet is extremely dangerous and could compromise your system.

If you encounter something like this, close the site immediately and do not follow the instructions. It’s likely a phishing attempt or malware delivery method.

Stay safe online, and always be cautious with commands or scripts that websites tell you to run!

Let’s report these kinds of scams to raise awareness.