OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare

The Verge
By Emma RothFeb 4, 2026, 2:03 pm99 ptsTrending
OpenClaw, the AI agent that has exploded in popularity over the past week, is raising new security concerns after researchers uncovered malware in hundreds of user-submitted "skill" add-ons on its marketplace. In a post on Monday, 1Password product VP Jason Meller says OpenClaw's skill hub has become "an attack…

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