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Hackers Use Fake AI Apps for Cryptocurrency Mining
Cybercriminals are using fake ChatGPT and Claude desktop apps to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware. Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) reported that threat actors are setting up fake GitHub repositories to advertise fake AI apps like GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-6 Astra, and Claude Opus. These apps are designed to trick users into downloading malicious files. The malware, which installs XMRig for cryptocurrency mining, can also evade detection by pausing execution and checking keyboard language settings.