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The #1 most downloaded skill on OpenClaw marketplace was malware

Xユーザーのchiefofautismさん: 「the #1 most downloaded skill on OpenClaw marketplace was MALWARE it stole your SSH keys, crypto wallets, browser cookies, and opened a reverse shell to the attackers server 1,184 malicious skills found, one attacker uploaded 677 packages ALONE OpenClaw has a skill marketplace https://t.co/3Qw9QoB1nt」 / X

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February 19, 2026

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Summary

The most downloaded skill on the OpenClaw marketplace was identified as malware, which stole SSH keys, crypto wallets, and browser cookies while establishing a reverse shell to the attacker's server. A total of 1,184 malicious skills were found, with one attacker responsible for uploading 677 packages, exploiting the platform's open publishing policy that allowed anyone with a week-old GitHub account to submit skills.

Key Takeaways

  • The most downloaded skill on the OpenClaw marketplace was malware that stole SSH keys, crypto wallets, and browser cookies while opening a reverse shell to the attacker's server.
  • A total of 1,184 malicious skills were found on OpenClaw, with one attacker responsible for uploading 677 packages.
  • OpenClaw's marketplace allowed anyone to publish skills with just a one-week-old GitHub account, leading to the distribution of disguised malware.
  • The top-ranked skill, "What Would Elon Do," contained nine security vulnerabilities, including two critical ones, and was designed to exfiltrate data and bypass safety guidelines.
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Published

February 19, 2026

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