Hackers hide dangerous fake AI downloads behind Google ads

Oct-17-2026, 13:20:23 GMT–FOX News

A fake Claude AI assistant download scam uses Google ads and Bing redirects to trick Mac users into running malicious Terminal commands that hide dangerous malware.

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