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China flags 'OpenClaw' skill packages over malware risk, warns of new attack channel

( April 23, 2026, 05:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center, a technical support unit for multiple authorities including the country’s internet regulator, warned Wednesday that malicious “skill packages” found in repositories for the “OpenClaw” intelligent-agent system could silently install trojan programs and steal sensitive data. The alert said such attacks could lead to privacy breaches and financial losses, highlighting AI agent ecosystems as an emerging channel for malware distribution. Users were advised to audit code and links before installation, and isolate agent systems from critical networks. The statement is attached: ...

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