OpenClaw Security Crisis: Why Uncontrolled AI Agents Are Dangerous (And What to Use Instead)
In early 2026, security researchers at Cisco uncovered a nightmare scenario that should serve as a wake-up call for anyone experimenting with autonomous AI agents: the OpenClaw/Moldbot/Claudebot ecosystem had become a breeding ground for sophisticated malware, credential theft, and security exploits that put thousands of users at risk.