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Malware Campaign Exploits AI Demand with Fake Guides and Dev Tools

Cyber attackers are now disguising malware as legitimate AI learning guides and developer tools, tricking professionals into opening malicious files that look like trusted educational content. They've been distributing booby-trapped archives labeled as AI study guides and developer tools, such as fake AI-ready PostgreSQL and agentic coding guides.

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Malicious Site Exploits AI Interest to Deploy Beagle Backdoor

Beware of a fake website masquerading as Anthropic's Claude interface, tricking users into downloading a 505 MB ZIP archive that unleashes a new, previously undocumented Windows backdoor called Beagle. This malicious campaign uses a convincing imitation of the legitimate site to spread the infection.

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