Cybersecurity Headlines OpenClaw embraces VirusTotal, CISA EOL Deadline, ransomware hits BridgePay
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Feb 9, 2026 OpenClaw is using VirusTotal hashing to scan uploaded skills. CISA orders federal agencies to purge end-of-life network and IoT devices within a year. Ransomware cripples BridgePay and forces merchants offline. Microsoft Office exploits target transport and diplomatic sectors. Researchers reveal router-hijacking D-Knife malware and AI-assisted AWS intrusions.
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VirusTotal Scanning Helps But Has Limits
- OpenClaw now creates a unique SHA-256 for each uploaded skill and checks it against VirusTotal's database.
- The team warns scanning isn't flawless and clever prompt-injection payloads may still bypass detection.
Remove End-Of-Life Devices Fast
- CISA ordered federal agencies to remove end-of-life devices within one year to reduce exploitation risk.
- Agencies should prioritize replacing load balancers, firewalls, routers and IoT edge devices tied to nation-state threats.
Office Exploit Targets Maritime And Diplomacy
- The Microsoft Office exploit linked to APT28 targets maritime, transport, and diplomatic sectors across several countries.
- Attackers use phishing with tailored Office docs mimicking official government correspondence.