Claude Code source leak exploited to spread malware

A source code leak involving Anthropic’s Claude Code tool quickly escalated into a cybersecurity threat, as attackers seized on the exposed files to lure developers into downloading malware disguised as “unlocked” versions of the software. Leaked Claude Code source code used as lure On March 31, 2026, Anthropic accidentally exposed online the source code of its Claude Code tool. The leak was detected by security researcher Chaofan Shou, whose post on X drew widespread attention. … More →

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