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Alert Across the Internet! Claude Code Source Code Leak Triggers "Secondary Disaster": Hackers Set GitHub Phishing Traps

A major security alert is circulating online following the accidental leak of Claude Code's source code by Anthropic. Hackers are exploiting the incident by creating fake GitHub repositories that distribute the information-stealing malware known as **Vidar**. Posing as a user named `idbzoomh`, the threat actor set up multiple repositories claiming to offer "unlocked enterprise features" from the leaked source code. These repositories are optimized for search engines to appear at the top of results for queries like “Claude Code leak,” increasing their reach. If a user downloads and executes the provided files, the Vidar malware is deployed. It is a sophisticated stealer designed to harvest sensitive data such as browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal information. The attack also installs **GhostSocks**, a proxy tool that establishes hidden communication channels for remote control and data exfiltration. Security firm Zscaler notes that these malicious repositories update frequently, making it easier to bypass basic security scans. At least two similar repositories have been identified, suggesting the same attacker is testing different distribution methods. This incident highlights the compound risks in the AI era, where initial human error leads to secondary threats like social engineering. Developers are urged to obtain software only through official channels and avoid executing untrusted binaries.

marsbit04/03 01:06

Alert Across the Internet! Claude Code Source Code Leak Triggers "Secondary Disaster": Hackers Set GitHub Phishing Traps

marsbit04/03 01:06

Claude Code Leak: Unveiling the Five-Layer Architecture and Survival Philosophy of a Top AI Agent

A configuration error in the Bun build tool led to the leak of Claude Code's source code, revealing the architecture and internal mechanisms of Anthropic's AI coding agent. The exposed system consists of five core layers: Entrypoints (routing inputs), Runtime (TAOR loop), Engine (dynamic prompt assembly), Tools & Capabilities (40+ tools with strict permissions), and Infrastructure (caching and remote control, including a kill switch). Key innovations include a biologically inspired memory system with three layers (long-term, episodic, and working memory) and an "Auto-Dream" process that consolidates knowledge. Anthropic’s security measures are extensive, featuring an undercover mode for anonymous contributions, anti-distillation techniques to poison API data, and hardware-level authentication. Future development points to "KAIROS mode"—a always-on background agent capable of autonomous action via webhooks and cron jobs. While the leak offers a rare look into a production-scale AI agent, it also highlights Anthropic’s challenge in balancing transparency and security ahead of its planned IPO.

marsbit04/02 01:07

Claude Code Leak: Unveiling the Five-Layer Architecture and Survival Philosophy of a Top AI Agent

marsbit04/02 01:07

Claude's 18 Digital Pets Are Here: Tamagotchi in Your Terminal

Claude, known for its powerful AI models, recently had 500,000 lines of code leaked, revealing several unreleased features. Among them, the most talked-about is an electronic pet named Buddy. Released on April Fool’s Day, Buddy is an ASCII-based virtual companion that lives in the Claude Code terminal. It has its own species, rarity, five attributes (DEBUGGING, PATIENCE, CHAOS, WISDOM, SNARK), and personality. Users can interact with it by petting, calling its name, or asking it to show its info card. The system uses a two-layer architecture: "Bones" (deterministic) and "Soul" (non-deterministic). A seeded random generator assigns each user a unique pet based on their user ID, with no option to reroll. There are 18 species with five rarity tiers, including a 1% chance for a legendary or shiny variant. Buddy reacts to the user’s coding behavior, offering comments in speech bubbles. It is designed to increase user attachment during long coding sessions. Despite its playful nature, the feature is seriously engineered and is part of Claude’s planned product roadmap, signaling a shift in AI tool competition from raw capability to user engagement.

marsbit04/01 09:05

Claude's 18 Digital Pets Are Here: Tamagotchi in Your Terminal

marsbit04/01 09:05

Anthropic Issues DMCA Takedown Notices, Massively Removes 8,100 Source Code Repositories

AI giant Anthropic has issued multiple DMCA takedown notices to GitHub in response to a major source code leak. The company is targeting illegally hosted repositories containing the code for Claude Code. As a result, GitHub has removed the main repository along with over 8,100 forked repositories, marking one of the largest code copyright clean-up operations in the AI industry. Contrary to initial reports of employee error, an internal investigation revealed the leak was caused by a bug in an internal packaging tool. This bug mistakenly included sensitive files and full TypeScript source code, which should have remained private, into a production build. While this finding shifts blame from employee misconduct, it highlights a critical security flaw in Anthropic's automated workflow. Despite the takedown, the code had already been downloaded by thousands of developers within 48 hours and widely shared on platforms like Telegram, cloud storage, and private Git servers, making complete eradication nearly impossible. The leaked code, which includes implementation logic and internal model fine-tuning instructions, continues to be actively analyzed by developers.

marsbit04/01 07:17

Anthropic Issues DMCA Takedown Notices, Massively Removes 8,100 Source Code Repositories

marsbit04/01 07:17

Performance Surpasses Opus! Anthropic Leaked Document Reveals: The New Generation Super Model Claude Mythos Is Already in Testing

According to leaked internal documents from Anthropic, the company's highly anticipated next-generation AI model, Claude Mythos, is currently in a secret testing phase. The documents reveal a new model tier named "Capybara," which represents a major technological leap, featuring a larger scale and superior intelligence that surpasses the flagship Claude Opus model. The leak also highlights significant concerns within Anthropic regarding unprecedented cybersecurity risks associated with Claude Mythos, prompting a cautious release strategy to balance advanced capabilities with safety. This development is expected to significantly raise the benchmark for large language models, intensifying competition in the AI industry and pushing the evolution of models toward deeper logical reasoning and complex task handling. The official release date for Claude Mythos remains unannounced.

marsbit03/27 03:52

Performance Surpasses Opus! Anthropic Leaked Document Reveals: The New Generation Super Model Claude Mythos Is Already in Testing

marsbit03/27 03:52

South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak Incident

South Korean financial authorities, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, have pledged to review and strengthen the management of seized crypto assets after a series of security incidents resulted in losses of nearly $30 million. This decision follows a recent leak by the National Tax Service, which accidentally exposed a wallet’s recovery seed phrase in a press release, leading to the theft of $4.8 million in tokens. The government plans to collaborate with agencies like the Financial Services Commission to enhance security measures and prevent future breaches. This incident is part of a broader pattern, including earlier losses of $21 million in Bitcoin from a prosecutor’s office and $1.4 million from a police station, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in the custody of digital assets by public institutions.

bitcoinist03/03 08:07

South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak Incident

bitcoinist03/03 08:07

Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Early Investment in Coinbase

Epstein Files reveal that Jeffrey Epstein allegedly invested $3 million in Coinbase through Brock Pierce's Blockchain Capital in 2014. Documents suggest the deal may have secured him a meeting with co-founder Fred Ehrsam. A 2018 email indicates Epstein later sold half his stake back for around $11 million. Separately, Blockstream CEO Adam Back denied any financial ties to Epstein, though a document shows a co-founder discussed the firm's seed round with him.

TheNewsCrypto02/03 10:28

Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Early Investment in Coinbase

TheNewsCrypto02/03 10:28

Shadow of the Past: How Newly Leaked Epstein Emails Are Rocking the Bitcoin vs. Ripple Rivalry

Newly leaked emails connecting Jeffrey Epstein to early crypto academia and MIT Media Lab, a key Bitcoin development funder, have intensified the rivalry between Bitcoin and Ripple ($XRP). The debate has shifted from technical arguments to reputational risk, creating a compliance concern for institutional investors. As legacy assets face scrutiny, capital is moving toward new infrastructure like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), which offers a compliance-ready Layer 2 solution built with the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) on Bitcoin. It promises sub-second finality, minimal fees, and regulatory alignment. The project has raised over $31.1M in its presale, with significant whale activity, signaling a market shift toward protocols free from historical baggage.

bitcoinist02/02 18:32

Shadow of the Past: How Newly Leaked Epstein Emails Are Rocking the Bitcoin vs. Ripple Rivalry

bitcoinist02/02 18:32

Scammers Stole Personal Data of Ledger Crypto Wallet Users

Summary: Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has suffered another data breach, this time through its e-commerce payment partner, Global-e. According to crypto investigator ZachXBT, the incident compromised users' personal data, including names and contact information. An email shared by ZachXBT, reportedly sent to affected users, stated that Global-e detected suspicious activity and that an unauthorized party had accessed certain personal data. At the time of reporting, Ledger had not yet released an official statement with details of the incident. This is not Ledger's first breach; in 2020, the data of over 270,000 customers was compromised, which led to years of targeted phishing attempts against users. The summary also notes that the American exchange Coinbase faced a major data breach in 2025, causing an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.

RBK-crypto01/05 12:52

Scammers Stole Personal Data of Ledger Crypto Wallet Users

RBK-crypto01/05 12:52

Internal Data Leak Exposes Binance’s Oversight Failures On ‘Suspicious Accounts’

Internal data leaks reveal that Binance allegedly failed to adequately monitor hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through accounts flagged for suspicious activity, despite its 2023 settlement with US authorities. According to the Financial Times, 13 accounts processed $1.7 billion in transactions, with $144 million occurring post-settlement. One account received over $177 million and changed banking details 647 times in 14 months. Another $93 million was linked to a network accused of funding Iran and Hezbollah. Binance claims it maintains strict compliance controls and a zero-tolerance policy toward illicit activity. Independent monitors were appointed in May 2024, though many flagged transactions occurred after oversight began.

bitcoinist12/23 10:14

Internal Data Leak Exposes Binance’s Oversight Failures On ‘Suspicious Accounts’

bitcoinist12/23 10:14