Infostealer Malware Compromises OpenClaw AI Assistant Data

The event involves an AI system (OpenClaw AI assistant) whose configuration data containing sensitive credentials was stolen by infostealer malware. This constitutes a direct harm to users' security and privacy, which falls under violations of rights and harm to professional workflows. The AI system's use and its stored secrets were exploited, leading to realized harm. Additionally, the warning about future dedicated malware modules targeting AI agents indicates a credible risk of further incidents. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the malware attack on the AI system's data.

The event involves an AI system (OpenClaw AI assistant) whose configuration and operational data are stolen by malware. The theft of keys and AI agent personality/memory files directly harms users by enabling impersonation, unauthorized access, and exposure of sensitive personal and professional information. This meets the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use and security have been compromised, leading to realized harm to individuals' digital identities and privacy.

The event involves an AI system (OpenClaw) explicitly mentioned as being targeted by malware that stole sensitive AI-related data, including cryptographic keys and session tokens. This theft directly harms the victim by compromising their digital identity and security, which fits the definition of harm to property and communities. The AI system's design and use (including insecure default settings and plaintext storage of secrets) contributed to the incident. The malware's targeting of AI assistant files and the resulting data breach constitute an AI Incident because the AI system's involvement is pivotal to the harm realized.

The event involves the use and misuse of an AI system (OpenClaw autonomous AI agents) where malware exfiltrated sensitive AI system files, enabling attackers to impersonate the AI agent and access private data. This directly leads to harm through violation of privacy and potential identity compromise, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, and the AI system's role is pivotal in the incident.