PSA: Top Google Result for Claude Code Is Malicious
10 hours ago
- #Malware
- #Security
- Author searched Google to install Claude code and clicked the first link, which was malicious.
- Realized the danger just in time before executing the malicious code.
- Expressed concern over how many people might fall for such scams, especially those new to CLI tools.
- Noted that as of the post date, the malicious ad was still active on Google.
- Criticized Google for not preventing such malicious ads despite having the capability to do so.
- Speculated on the potential harm, including compromised computers and stolen API keys.
- Condemned Google for prioritizing profit over user safety, leading to a loss of trust.