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How the OpenClaw GitHub Phishing Attack Actually Worked - And How to Defend Against It

Ali NematiAli Nemati4 days ago31 sec read4 views

In early 2026, attackers launched a phishing campaign on GitHub by targeting users who had starred OpenClaw-related repositories, using social engineering and fake notifications to lure victims to a cloned site where they were tricked into connecting their cryptocurrency wallets, leading to potential theft of funds. Content creators should verify the authenticity of links in GitHub notifications, especially those related to token allocations or rewards, and ensure safe wallet practices by isolating funds used for web interactions.

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