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Security2026-05-11 · source-backed
Bitdefender identified Google Ads redirecting to fake documentation pages, BleepingComputer documented a trojanized installer delivering the 'Beagle' backdoor, 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. Only download from code.claude.com. If you found it through a Google Ad, assume it's malicious.
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