Over 575 malicious OpenClaw skills delivered malware to Windows and macOS

Acronis Threat Research Unit documented more than 575 malicious OpenClaw skills that delivered malware to Windows and macOS systems, according to the company's Cyber Pulse 2026 report. In an investigation named BOSSAI, Acronis researchers found one operator connected more than 10 AI models to tools for reconnaissance, scanning and exploitation, assigning tasks and monitoring agent activity through WeChat and LINE. The report also describes attackers using stolen credentials to access linked services and tools that interfere with intrusion detection and system recovery.

Cybercriminals are using AI agents to coordinate attacks, stolen credentials to access linked services, and tools that interfere with intrusion detection and system recovery, according to Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026. One operator coordinates activity across several countries In an investigation known as BOSSAI, researchers documented how one operator connected more than 10 AI models to tools for reconnaissance, scanning and exploitation. Through WeChat and LINE, the operator could assign tasks, monitor agent activity and … More https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/11/10/acronis-ai-agent-cyberattacks-report/ The post Over 575 malicious OpenClaw skills delivered malware to Windows and macOS https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/11/10/acronis-ai-agent-cyberattacks-report/ appeared first on Help Net Security https://www.helpnetsecurity.com .