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Claude Code Finds Hidden Crypto Miner Using 1,175% CPU on Mac

An unauthorized XMRig cryptocurrency miner consuming approximately 1,175% CPU was discovered on a Mac by Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding tool, while it was being used to build a temperature-monitoring app, according to CyberUpdates365. The incident highlights macOS persistence risks and illustrates both the benefits and limits of AI-assisted troubleshooting.

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Claude Code unexpectedly uncovered an unauthorized XMRig miner consuming approximately 1,175% CPU while building a Mac temperature-monitoring app. The incident highlights macOS persistence risks and the benefits and limits of AI-assisted troubleshooting.

The post Claude Code Finds Hidden Crypto Miner Using 1,175% CPU on Mac appeared first on CyberUpdates365 | Latest Cybersecurity News & Vulnerabilities.

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cyberupdates365.com — original article Claude AI Solves 25-Year NSA Cryptography Mystery in Under 30 Minutes Hackers Use AI-Generated Scripts to Steal Linux Sudo Passwords ChatGPT GitHub Flaw Reportedly Exposes Private Repository Secrets
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