Windows and macOS Malware Spreads via Fake “Claude Code” Google Ads

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Bitdefender’s security researchers have discovered a malicious Google Ads campaign targeting anyone searching for downloads related to Claude, the large language model developed by Anthropic.

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September 20, 2026 19:52
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