Fake verification flows
Attack pages imitate familiar checks, browser errors, and support prompts to lower suspicion.
ClickFix and fake CAPTCHA defense
Stop ClickFix before users run the command.
Emusary AI protects users and workstations from fake CAPTCHA, clipboard manipulation, and command-paste attack flows by interrupting the compromise path before execution.
- Software agent protection
- Built from adversary emulation
- Designed for security teams
Purpose-built for the browser-to-workstation boundary.
Emusary AI focuses on the moment where a fake verification prompt tries to become code execution.
The problem
ClickFix turns user habits into an initial access vector.
Fake CAPTCHA and "fix this issue" prompts exploit user muscle memory. The attacker does not need a traditional exploit when a victim can be guided into opening a system dialog, pasting commands or code, and pressing Enter. As AI has made it easier for non-human entities and bots to bypass CAPCHA challenges, these challenges have become more complex and budrdensome make users uniquely suceptable to this approach. It is also typical for these attacks to redirect the user to whatever legitimate resource they were expecting, so users are not always left with the impression that something went wrong. Reporting may be low in a lot of cases.
Clipboard abuse
Malicious commands can be staged in the clipboard, then paired with simple user instructions.
Endpoint execution
The compromise happens when the browser experience crosses into Windows Run, Terminal, or PowerShell.
Detection pressure
Modern lures can adapt quickly, making prevention at the user action layer more important.
The approach
Intercept. Verify. Prevent.
Emusary AI is designed to recognize ClickFix-style behavior and stop the user journey before it becomes workstation compromise.
1
Observe risky flow patterns
Identify suspicious fake verification behavior, clipboard staging, and command-paste social engineering signals.
2
Interrupt the dangerous transition
Block or warn at the moment a browser prompt attempts to push the user toward local command execution.
3
Equip defenders with context
Provide security teams with a clear signal so they can understand the lure, the action, and the prevented risk.
Research lineage
Built by operators who test the edge cases.
Emusary AI grew from adversary emulation work: studying what the adversaries are doing, building safe testing tools to replicate the scenarios, and then testing to assess detectability and inform strategies for defense, detection, and response. This testing journey included multiple iterations of C2 frameworks, weaponized document delivery, RMM and EDR abuse, ClickFix and Fake CAPTCHA, as well as a long run of research on the security posture of kiosks.
BeaconatorC2
A C2 framework with a variety of payloads, including ClickFix-style scripts, a range of beacon payloads, and BOF/Metasploit support.
ClickFix and Fake CAPTCHA research
Studied attacks and adversary activities, built working prototypes, and idenfitied unique ways to defend against ClickFix.
AutoRMM and BYOEDR
Studied commonly abused RMM tools, created red team testing scripts, and in the process discovered that one EDR can be used to disable another EDR.
Security first
A solution built by security practitioners, for security practitioners.
This solution has been built from the ground up with security in mind, with security controls and response capability built into the design at a foundational level. The agent has been created to operate in the user space without kernel hooks, reducing your risk of disruption or issueses you may have experienced with other agents. The solution is built to work in tandem with your existing EDR, not as a replacement for your existing product. Our team is happy to answer security questionnaires or provide any supplemental information required for proper assurance.
Secure by Design
Security was a primary consideration at every phase of the product design, creation, and implementation.
Focus on Host Stability and Performance
The agent is memory safe, operates in the user space not requiring any kernel hooks, and has very low overhead.
Scoped for Reduced Overall Risk
Data collection off the host is limited to when it is required and necessary due to a trigger event, as opposed to broad and continual pulling of data.
The team
Adversary Emulation Meets Prevention
Emusary AI is led by security practitioners who have worked across CISO leadership, malware analysis, vulnerability research, red teaming, and community threat intelligence. Their role as co-founders of the Threat Intelligence Support Unit (TISU) and as co-creators of BeaconatorC2 and other red team frameworks have uniquely prepared them for the challenge of building out Emusary AI.
Ezra Woods
CTO and Co-Founder
Ezra, Aka, Shammahwoods has served as the technical lead and co-creator for multiple adversary emulation projects, including BeaconatorC2, providing the unique insight required to build the Emusary solution.
Mike Manrod
CEO and Co-Founder
Mike combines experience as a CISO and defender, with role in red team security research projects, providing insight related to aligning the CLickFix problem with useful solutions.
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