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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