From viral sensation to rce disaster: how the "open-source ai with hands" exposed thousands to data theft. Editorial credit: Koshiro K / Shutterstock OpenClaw, an open source AI automation tool designed to connect large language models directly to users’ emails, files, messaging apps, and other services, is drawing mounting criticism from security researchers who warn that its design could expose both individuals and businesses to serious cyber risks. From Weralay to OpenClaw

Solana’s largest portfolio manager suffers breach; hackers exploit off-chain weakness to bypass smart contract security. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform, Step Finance, has confirmed the theft of approximately $40 million in digital assets. The heist, detected on January 31, 2026, did not target the platform's code but rather the human element - attackers successfully compromised the physical devices of the company’s executive team to gain control over high-value treasur