Moltbot is now OpenClaw - but watch out, malicious 'skills' are still trying to trick victims into spreading malware

• OpenClaw skills execute locally, giving attackers direct access to sensitive files
• Malicious crypto-themed skills rely on social engineering to trick unsuspecting users
• Users running unverified commands increase exposure to ransomware and malicious scripts

OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, is an AI assistant designed to execute tasks on behalf of users.

Agent-style AI tools such as OpenClaw are increasingly popular for automating workflows and interacting with local systems, enabling users to run commands, access files, and manage processes more efficiently.

This deep integration with the operating system, while powerful, also introduces security risks, as it relies on trust in user-installed extensions or skills.

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