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Anthropic's Claude Code Leak Becomes Hacker Bait — Malware Lurks in GitHub Repos

Anthropic accidentally exposed Claude Code's source — a tool for terminal-shy coders. Hackers pounced, stuffing reposts with malware, turning curiosity into a security trap.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read
GitHub repository page showing Claude Code source with hidden malware warnings

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Anthropic's Claude Code source leak led to 8,000+ GitHub repos, many laced with infostealer malware. 𝕏
  • Company issued DMCA takedowns, narrowing to 96 key copies — but copies persist elsewhere. 𝕏
  • Echoes supply-chain attacks like XZ Utils; signals rising risks for AI dev tools. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Wired - AI

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