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China Warns: Open-Source AI Poses Cyber Threat
5 Feb
Summary
- China's industry ministry issued a security alert on Thursday.
- Improper deployment of OpenClaw AI agent risks cyberattacks.
- Default or poor configurations leave systems vulnerable.

China's Ministry of Industry has issued a critical security alert regarding the open-source AI agent known as OpenClaw. The warning, released on Thursday, indicates that the improper deployment of this technology presents substantial cybersecurity risks.
Recent monitoring has revealed that certain OpenClaw deployments carry high security risks. These vulnerabilities are particularly pronounced when the system is left with its default settings or is poorly configured by users. The ministry cautioned that such oversights could lead to severe consequences, including cyberattacks and significant data leaks.




