Fake ChatGPT and Claude apps on GitHub spread Yoba malware
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What happened
Fake ChatGPT and Claude applications distributed via GitHub are delivering the Yoba malware. The samples use signed executables to load a cryptominer on infected systems.
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What to do
- Only download ChatGPT and Claude apps from their official sources rather than GitHub.
- Check whether any fake ChatGPT or Claude app has been installed on your device and remove it.
- Look for signs of unexpected cryptomining activity, such as high CPU use, on systems that ran these apps.
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