Security · High impactFan score 47 · Tier B
Over 575 malicious OpenClaw skills delivered malware to Windows and macOS
Help Net Security · By Anamarija Pogorelec ·
The Brief
- Over 575 malicious OpenClaw skills delivered malware to Windows and macOS, per Help Net Security.
- Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026 reports cybercriminals using AI agents to coordinate attacks.
- Attackers also use stolen credentials to access linked services and tools that interfere with intrusion detection and system recovery.
Why it matters
Developers who install third-party OpenClaw skills may run malware on Windows and macOS machines, and linked services could be reached with stolen credentials.
Who’s affected
- OpenClaw users who install third-party skills
- Windows and macOS users
Cybercriminals are using AI agents to coordinate attacks, stolen credentials to access linked services, and tools that interfere with intrusion detection and system recovery, according to Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026. One operator coordinates activity across several countries In…