🚨 Think before you paste. Your computer — and data — could depend on it.

I recently stumbled across a suspicious website posing as a legitimate Cloudflare verification page. But instead of the usual CAPTCHA or browser check, it prompted this:

1. Press Windows + R

2. Paste a PowerShell command

3. Press Enter

The command pointed to an external script hosted at https://draffeler.com/cf/afs.txt — and that’s a huge red flag. This method is a classic trick used to deliver malware or steal sensitive data.

🔒 Here’s the rule:

Never run random commands from a website. Especially when they ask you to use PowerShell or Command Prompt.

Even if the site looks legit — if it’s telling you to copy-paste code, assume it’s a trap.

What makes this even more dangerous is that it masquerades as a routine security check — leveraging a brand like Cloudflare to build false trust.

If you see anything like this:

✅ Exit the site immediately

✅ Don’t enter any commands

✅ Report it to your IT team or security provider

The best defense is awareness.

The worst mistake is assuming “this looks official.”

Stay sharp. Stay skeptical. Stay secure.

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