OpenClaw Hub Security Guide - ClawHub Safety Best Practices

• Researchers discovered 341 malicious skills uploaded to ClawHub
• These skills employed fake prerequisites to deceive users
• Skills were designed to deliver "Atomic Stealer" malware
• Targeted both macOS and Windows systems
• Primary goal: steal OpenClaw user credentials and sensitive data

The malicious ClawHub skills used fake prerequisites as their primary attack vector. Users believed they were installing legitimate dependency tools when actually downloading data-stealing malware.

This sophisticated attack exploited ClawHub's open nature - anyone with a GitHub account at least one week old could upload skills to the platform.

• Newly Published: Skills with no community feedback or testing history
• Low Star Ratings: Few or no stars compared to similar skills
• Suspicious Descriptions: Vague or overly complex explanations
• Unknown Authors: Skills from developers with no reputation
• Unusual Permissions: Skills requesting unnecessary system access
• Fake Prerequisites: Skills requiring suspicious dependencies

• Download Count: Highly downloaded skills have been vetted by more users
• Star Rating: High star ratings indicate community trust
• Author Reputation: Check the author's other skills and profile
• Recent Updates: Regularly updated skills show active maintenance
• Community Reviews: Read comments from other ClawHub users
• Code Review: If possible, examine the skill's source code

Never install a ClawHub skill without first researching it on openclaw hub. Check download counts, star ratings, and author information before proceeding.

Test new skills in an isolated environment before deploying them in production. This limits potential damage from malicious code.

Avoid installing newly published skills on ClawHub. Wait at least a few weeks for community testing and feedback to surface potential issues.

Skills from well-known organizations or the OpenClaw team are generally safer. Check if the skill author is verified or has high reputation.

Use clawhub update regularly to get security patches and bug fixes. Outdated skills may contain known vulnerabilities.

If you have technical expertise, review the skill's source code before installing. Look for suspicious network calls, file operations, or data exfiltration attempts.