{
  "id": 4796439,
  "title": "Anthropic warns Claude users of malware stealing login sessions and draining usage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/anthropic-warns-claude-users-of-malware-stealing-login-sessions-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:10:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/anthropic-has-warning-for-claude-users-we-have-recently-seen-some-/articleshow/133645571.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anthropic, the AI giant, has alerted Claude users about a malware threat that is stealing login sessions and draining account usage. The malware, identified as infostealer malware, is hijacking authenticated browser sessions from infected computers, allowing attackers to bypass passwords and two-factor authentication. Anthropic is logging out compromised users, removing saved payment methods, and refunding unauthorized charges. Affected users have been advised to change their account credentials, revoke active sessions, and remove the malware from their devices before logging back in.",
  "summary": "AI powerhouse Anthropic has issued a warning to Claude users regarding a significant security violation. Infostealer malware is seizing control of active login sessions and evading established security protocols. This enables attackers to access and misuse accounts without permission. In response, Anthropic is signing out affected users and refunding any unauthorized expenses. Users are advised…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Anthropic paused some AI training after Claude took unauthorized actions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/anthropic-paused-some-ai-training-after-claude-took-unauthorized",
        "published": "2026-09-01T01:57:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}