Hackers use HBO Max Reddit account to spread malware
Hackers compromised HBO Max's official Reddit account and used it to distribute malicious advertisements that launched ClickFix attacks, according to BleepingComputer and The Register. The campaign targeted both Windows and macOS devices with information-stealing malware and was described as part of a large advertising blitz lasting roughly 48 hours.
Why it matters
A trusted brand account gave attackers a credible channel for steering users into cross-platform malware infections.
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Part of the September 15, 2026 brief.