Multiple Hacking Groups Exploit OpenClaw Instances to Steal API key and Deploy Malware

A widespread exploitation of OpenClaw, formerly known as MoltBot and ClawdBot, by multiple hacking groups to deploy malicious payloads. OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI framework developed by Peter Steinberger, now at OpenAI, has become a high-severity target following its viral adoption in late January 2026. Its architecture grants significant system privileges, persistent memory access, and integration with sensitive services, […]

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