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Fake Claude AI downloads via Google ads target Mac users with hidden Terminal command

Threat actors are abusing Google ads and Bing redirects to distribute a fake Claude AI installer that prompts Mac users to run a malicious command in Terminal. The attack leverages trusted search platforms to bypass user suspicion, indicating a growing trend of malvertising for AI tools. The full scope and payload are not yet fully disclosed.

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