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Hackers Use Fake Claude Desktop App to Disable Defender and Install Remote Access Malware

Cybercriminals are using a counterfeit Claude desktop application to compromise Windows systems, disable key security checks, and install remote-access malware. The campaign turns a familiar AI software search into a route for credential theft and long-term access. It also shows how trusted-looking download pages can make a dangerous file appear routine. For organizations, the campaign […] The post Hackers Use Fake Claude Desktop App to Disable Defender and Install Remote Access Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Cybercriminals are using a counterfeit Claude desktop application to compromise Windows systems, disable key security checks, and install remote-access malware. The campaign turns a familiar AI software search into a route for credential theft and long-term access. It also shows how trusted-looking download pages can make a dangerous file appear routine. For organizations, the campaign creates risk beyond one endpoint because stolen credentials may open the door to email, cloud services, and internal systems.…
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