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Hackers are disguising malware as Claude Code, and it's easy to fall for the scam

Be careful what links you follow ...

Fake Claude Code Spreads Malware to Windows, macOS Users

Attackers are using fake Claude Code install pages and malicious search ads to spread infostealer malware targeting Windows ...

Fake Claude Code install guides push infostealers in InstallFix attacks

Threat actors are employing a new variation of the ClickFix social engineering technique called InstallFix to convince users ...

This Scam Impersonates the Official Claude Code Website to Spread Malware

InstallFix delivers an infostealer to your device.
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'InstallFix' Attacks Spread Fake Claude Code Sites

The cyberattacks blend malvertising with a ClickFix-style technique that highlights risky behavior with AI coding assistants and command-line interfaces.