Will the fake Claude SectopRAT malvertising campaign infect 500+ systems by end of August 2026?

A malvertising campaign on Bing Search is distributing a fake Claude desktop app installer from a spoofed Claude.ai domain, delivering SectopRAT malware to victims (per Bleeping Computer report). Campaign is active and ongoing.

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Public reporting from Bleeping Computer, Malwarebytes, antivirus vendors, or CISA confirming 500+ systems infected with SectopRAT via this campaign by August 31, 2026.