Vibe Coding the Apocalypse: McAfee Uncovers AI-Generated Malware Scaling Global Attacks

### Executive summary McAfee Labs uncovered a global campaign distributing hundreds of malicious ZIPs (baiting gaming, AI tools, system utilities, finance) via trusted platforms; infections use DLL sideloading, fake dependency distractions, persistence via services, and C2 to deliver cryptomining payloads (Monero, Zephyr, Ravencoin) and potentially further malware. Researchers observed signs the attackers used AI/LLMs to generate or template scripts, increasing scale and speed; traced Bitcoin receipts (~$11,500) but note actual take is likely higher.