In the latest twist of digital fate, FileFix has emerged as the cybercriminal’s Swiss Army knife of mayhem, causing havoc at rates that make the stock market look stable. The tactic uses fake CAPTCHA verifications because, apparently, cybercrooks have finally realized that if humans are willing to prove they’re not robots to read an article about pickle-flavored ice cream, they’ll do anything.

As ClickFix attacks soar by an eyebrow-raising 517%, experts report the proliferation of various digital nasties: malware, ransomware, and cryptominers now join the club of misfit malware indulging in the cybersecurity equivalent of a teenage house party. The only thing rising faster than these attacks is the blood pressure of IT managers worldwide.

But fear not, as the tech community rallies to combat this threat with a combination of stern warnings, finger-wagging, and the occasional meme. Meanwhile, ESET confirms that we can expect FileFix to go the way of the disco ball—ridiculous yet unstoppable, with even more players in the game. Hold onto your firewalls, folks; it’s going to be a bumpy ride!