Clawdbot Rebranded as Moltbot After Trademark Dispute with Anthropic

A previously known infostealer, formerly called Clawdbot, has been renamed Moltbot following a rebranding request from Anthropic due to trademark concerns. This malware disguises itself as an open-source Agentic AI personal assistant, targeting users by posing as a legitimate solution while exploiting the popularity of generative AI tools. The risks include the theft of credentials and other sensitive data. No specific date or additional technical details—such as attack vectors or indicators of compromise—are provided. The article only addresses the name change and the ongoing threat.