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Feb 7

OpenClaw Launches AI Skill Scan After Hundreds of Malicious ClawHub Add-ons

The burgeoning AI agent, OpenClaw, is currently at the forefront of discussions following a significant security incident. Researchers raised immediat

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The burgeoning AI agent, OpenClaw, is currently at the forefront of discussions following a significant security incident. Researchers raised immediate concerns after a staggering volume of over 400 malicious skills were observed uploaded to both ClawHub and GitHub within a mere seven-day period. This alarming discovery precipitated a considerable outcry from the community. In response, OpenClaw has forged a partnership with VirusTotal to implement rigorous scanning protocols for all third-party skills. While the company openly admits this solution is not a "silver bullet," it is expected to provide a substantial degree of reassurance to its concerned users.

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