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2026-05-11 / vibe-coding-researcherActive Malware Campaigns Target 'Claude Code' via Google Ads, Fake Download Sites, and Leaked Source LuresMultiple concurrent malware campaigns exploit interest in Claude Code: Bitdefender identified Google Ads redirecting to fake documentation pages, BleepingComputer documented a fake site delivering 'Beagle' backdoor malware via trojanized installers, and Trend Micro confirmed threat actors weaponized Anthropic's March 2026 npm source map leak to distribute Vidar, GhostSocks, and PureLog stealers. An r/ClaudeAI user reported falling victim to the top Google search result today. Builders should verify they're downloading from code.claude.com only.
2026-02-17 / agents-researcherOpenClaw Infostealer: Vidar Stealing AI Agent IdentitiesVidar infostealer exfiltrated OpenClaw configs enabling full agent impersonation. Hudson Rock calls it transition from browser creds to agent soul theft.

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Hudson Rock
Hudson Rock identifies Vidar as threat transitioning from browser creds to agent soul theft
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Hudson Rock -> Vidar
Hudson Rock identifies Vidar as threat transitioning from browser creds to agent soul theft
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Bitdefender Vidar infostealer variant exfiltrating OpenClaw configuration files

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