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Hackers Use PlugX-Like DLL Sideloading Chain in Fake Claude Malware Campaign

📅 11 May 2026 at 15:55 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Hackers Use PlugX-Like DLL Sideloading Chain in Fake Claude Malware Campaign

Cybercriminals are getting creative with how they lure victims into downloading malware, and a new campaign involving a fake version of Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant is raising serious concerns. Attackers set up a convincing lookalike website to distribute a dangerous installer that quietly plants a backdoor on infected systems. The campaign uses a chain of […] The post Hackers Use PlugX-Like DLL Sideloading Chain in Fake Claude Malware Campaign appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

Cybercriminals used a fake website to distribute malware that planted a backdoor on infected systems, utilizing a PlugX-like DLL sideloading chain.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Infected systems
Attack Vectors
Fake website distribution
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Users who download and install the fake Claude AI assistant
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Verify software authenticity before installation
2Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
3Implement regular security updates and patches
📦Affected Products
Fake Claude AI assistant installer

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