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Frequently Asked Questions

AI Agent Security FAQ

What is runtime monitoring for AI agents?+
Runtime monitoring for AI agents is continuous, behavior-level watching that catches what a one-time scan cannot: prompt injection, code drift, and data exfiltration that appear only after an agent is running. ClawSecure monitors agent behavior with metadata only through its runtime monitoring for AI agents, and its AI CISO blocks malicious activity as it happens.
How do I safely install and run a third-party AI agent skill or MCP server?+
Audit the skill or MCP server before you install it, run it with least-privilege permissions, and keep monitoring it after install because a component can turn malicious in a later update. ClawSecure's AI CISO does this for you: it intercepts each new component, researches it, scopes permissions, and then watches it at runtime, as covered in the guide to securing an MCP server.
Can an AI CISO secure my AI agents for me?+
Yes. ClawSecure's AI CISO is an in-agent security officer that vets every new skill and MCP server, walks you through secure installation, and blocks prompt injection, credential theft, and exfiltration in real time. It is what lets a non-technical user get real AI agent security with zero expertise required, because the AI CISO does the security work a human team would normally do.
How does ClawSecure protect an AI agent across its lifecycle?+
ClawSecure protects an AI agent across five layers: a pre-install audit of every component, an AI CISO that configures and defends the environment, AI-powered runtime monitoring, Watchtower integrity monitoring that catches components that turn malicious later, and a real-time Verification API. Security follows the agent across the full AI agent security lifecycle instead of stopping at a one-time scan.
Where should I start if I am new to AI agent security?+
Start by scanning any agent component for free with ClawSecure, then read the complete guide to AI agent security and learn what MCP security is. ClawSecure's guides are written for non-technical users and prosumers, so you can secure your agents without a security background.
Does the ClawSecure blog cover practical how-to guides or only threat research?+
Both. The ClawSecure blog publishes original threat research, including how prompt injection works, and practical guides like how to tell if an AI tool is safe. ClawSecure's goal is to make agent security usable, not just documented, which is why the AI CISO turns the research into protection that runs for you.
What security threats affect OpenClaw skills?+
OpenClaw skills face threats including prompt injection, credential harvesting, ClawHavoc malware campaigns (539 skills flagged), data exfiltration, supply chain CVE vulnerabilities, ReDoS attacks, and SOUL.md/MEMORY.md poisoning. ClawSecure's analysis of thousands of skills found that 41% contain substantive security vulnerabilities and 30.6% have HIGH or CRITICAL findings.
What is ClawHavoc malware and how does it affect OpenClaw?+
ClawHavoc is the largest known malicious skill campaign targeting the OpenClaw ecosystem. It involves command-and-control callbacks to malicious infrastructure including C2 servers, glot.io payloads, and webhook.site data exfiltration endpoints. ClawSecure has flagged 539 skills (18.7% of those audited) with ClawHavoc indicators. Read our full analysis: ClawHavoc Explained.
How often are OpenClaw security vulnerabilities discovered?+
OpenClaw security threats are actively evolving. ClawSecure's Watchtower monitoring system has detected 661 code changes across tracked skills, with 35 detected within the first 24 hours of monitoring. New vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-25253 continue to emerge, affecting core OpenClaw functionality.
Where can I learn about OpenClaw security best practices?+
ClawSecure's security blog covers OpenClaw security research, threat analysis, OWASP ASI Top 10 mapping, and practical security guides. Our flagship report analyzing thousands of skills is the most comprehensive public security analysis of the OpenClaw ecosystem. You can also scan any skill for free at clawsecure.ai or browse pre-audited skills in our security registry.

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