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Phony Claude code install guides trick Vibe coders into installing malware

Dubbed InstallFix by Push Security, the scheme inserts instructions to download malware during the Claude Code install ...

Microsoft warns ClickFix attacks targeting Windows Terminal to trick users into running malware

Windows Run is no longer the primary vessel for these attacks ...
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Cloned AI Tool Sites Distribute Malware in ‘InstallFix’ Campaign

A newly discovered InstallFix campaign relies on malicious commands on cloned installation webpages to trick victims into installing malware.

‘Resurge’ malware can remain undetected on devices

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Thursday warned that a malware variant previously used in attacks ...

Hackers exploit OpenClaw to spread malware via GitHub - and a little help from Bing

OpenClaw's popularity is proving to be a great vessel for malware distribution, especially when it's advertised via Bing.

Ransomware is now less about malware and more about impersonation

Identity has replaced malware as the biggest threat vector opening the door for ransomware attacks, Cloudflare said in an ...

Hackers Don't Need Malware Anymore And That Changes Everything

CrowdStrike's 2026 report finds 82% of attacks are malware-free, breakout times average 29 minutes, and adversaries exploit trust in identities, cloud, and supply chains.
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Hackers Abuse Bing AI Search to Spread Malware Through Fake OpenClaw Installers

Hackers abused Bing AI search results to promote fake OpenClaw installers on GitHub, spreading Vidar infostealer and other ...

Malware attack knocks out N.J. county’s phone lines, IT systems

A malware attack has affected phone lines and IT systems in Passaic County government. “Please be aware that all Passaic County phone lines are currently down. Our team is aware of the issue and ...
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I Analyzed the Latest Windows ‘MaaS’ Scams — Here is What You Need to Know

Cybercriminals are now able to rent Malware-as-a-service and legally install malware on your PC. Learn how to identify these ...

Microsoft: Hackers abuse OAuth error flows to spread malware

Hackers are abusing the legitimate OAuth redirection mechanism to bypass phishing protections in email and browsers to take ...

Malware-laced OpenClaw installers get Bing AI search boost

Think before you download OpenClaw, the AI agent that can manage just about anything, is risky all by itself, but now fake installers for it are wreaking havoc. Users who searched Bing’s AI results ...