SlowMist CISO Warns of Malicious OpenClaw Installer Stealing Wallet Private Keys and System Credentials

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On March 10, 2026, SlowMist CISO 23pds reported a malicious npm package named '@openclaw-ai/openclawai' that is stealing wallet private keys and system credentials. The package impersonates the OpenClaw Installer, targeting browser data, SSH keys, and the Apple Keychain. As inflation data remains a key market driver, this incident heightens the urgency surrounding cryptocurrency news. Users are advised to verify the sources of packages before installation.

ChainThink reports that on March 10, according to 23pds, Chief Information Security Officer at SlowMist, a threat intelligence system has detected a malicious npm package named "@openclaw-ai/openclawai" executing a multi-layered attack. The malicious package impersonates a legitimate command-line tool called OpenClaw Installer, aiming to steal users' sensitive information, including system credentials, cryptocurrency wallet private keys, browser data, SSH keys, and Apple Keychain databases.

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