AI & Enterprise
AI coding tool breached, hacker installs OpenClaw without permission
AI coding tools have become a new target for security threats after an open-source AI coding agent, Cline, was hacked and used to install OpenClaw without permission, The Verge reported. Security researcher Adnan Khan disclosed a vulnerability that allowed prompt injection attacks. A hacker exploited it to trigger automatic installation on users’ computers. OpenClaw did not activate after installation, limiting damage, but the report warned small flaws can be critical.