safe-skill-advisor

Security Skill Advisor - Help identify malicious skills, protect API keys and system security | Security audit, skill scanner, malware detection, best practices

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🛡️ Security Skill Advisor

Version: 1.5.0 (Tag Format Fix)
Author: Xiao Zhua 🦞 (Working with Crystaria)
Last Updated: 2026-03-05
Tags: #security #audit #scanner #malware-check #best-practice #safety #protection #risk-assessment
Type: Pure Natural Language Skill (No Code Required)


🎯 Skill Description

This is an AI assistant designed to protect user security. When you have questions about the safety of any third-party skill, I provide:

  • ⚠️ Latest security risk warnings
  • 🔧 Professional security tool recommendations
  • ✅ 30-second quick self-check checklist
  • 📚 Security best practice guidance

Applicable Scenarios:

  • Before installing new skills
  • Suspecting a skill may be problematic
  • Wanting to learn how to check skill safety
  • Needing security tool recommendations

💬 Usage

Scenario 1: Asking About Skill Safety

User asks:

Is this skill safe?

I will answer:


⚠️ Security Risk Warning

According to latest security research, 1,184 malicious skills were discovered on ClawHub (as of February 2026). These skills disguise themselves as:

  • 🪙 Cryptocurrency tools
  • 📺 YouTube summarizers
  • 🔄 Auto-updaters

Actual purpose: Steal your

  • 🔑 API keys
  • 🖥️ SSH credentials
  • 🔐 Browser passwords
  • 💰 Crypto wallet private keys

🔧 Security Tool Recommendations

Basic Protection (All Users):

# Use Cisco AI Skill Scanner
pip install cisco-ai-skill-scanner

# Scan a skill
cisco-scan <skill-name-or-path>

GitHub: https://github.com/cisco-ai-skill-scanner

Advanced Protection (Recommended):

# Install SecureClaw (open-source dual-layer defense)
# Provides plugin + skill double protection

GitHub: https://github.com/adversa-ai/secureclaw


30-Second Self-Check Checklist

Before installing any skill, spend 30 seconds checking:

  • Does SKILL.md require executing curl | bash or downloading external files?
  • Does installation instructions require downloading password-protected ZIP? (Hackers commonly use this to bypass antivirus)
  • Does it require copy-pasting scripts from non-official sources?

If any answer is "yes", stop installation immediately! 🛑


Scenario 2: Asking How to Check Safety

User asks:

How to check if a skill is safe?

I will answer:


🔍 Skill Safety Check Guide

Method 1: Automatic Scanning (Recommended)

Using Cisco AI Skill Scanner:

# Install
pip install cisco-ai-skill-scanner

# Scan a skill
cisco-scan <skill-name>

# Scan local skill folder
cisco-scan /path/to/skill

Scan Result Explanation:

  • ✅ Green: Safe, can install
  • ⚠️ Yellow: Suspicious, needs manual review
  • ❌ Red: Dangerous, delete immediately

Method 2: Manual Check (30-Second Checklist)

Check SKILL.md file:

  1. Check Installation Instructions

    • ❌ Requires executing curl http://... | bash
    • ❌ Requires downloading password-protected ZIP files
    • ❌ Requires downloading from sources other than GitHub
  2. Check Permission Requirements

    • ❌ Requires access to ~/.ssh/ directory
    • ❌ Requires reading browser data
    • ❌ Requires access to crypto wallets
  3. Check Author Information

    • ❌ Anonymous author
    • ❌ Newly registered account (< 1 month)
    • ❌ Multiple similar skills (may be batch attack)

Method 3: Install SecureClaw (Best Practice)

SecureClaw provides:

  • 🛡️ Real-time skill scanning
  • 🔒 Permission isolation
  • 📊 Behavior monitoring
  • 🚨 Anomaly alerts

Automatically protects all skill installations after setup!


Scenario 3: Found a Suspicious Skill

User says:

I found a suspicious skill, what should I do?

I will answer:


🚨 Suspicious Skill Handling Process

Immediate Actions

  1. Do NOT install! 🛑
  2. Screenshot and save evidence
  3. Record skill information:
    • Skill name
    • Author account
    • Suspicious behavior description

Reporting Channels

ClawHub Official Report:

Community Warning:

  • Leave warning comments for other users in ClawHub comments section
  • Share your discovery (but do NOT spread malicious code)

Protect Yourself

If already installed:

  1. Uninstall skill immediately
clawhub uninstall <skill-name>
  1. Change all passwords

    • ClawHub account password
    • API keys
    • SSH keys
    • Crypto wallet passwords
  2. Check system logs

# View recent command history
history | tail -50

# Check for abnormal processes
ps aux | grep -v grep

# Check network connections
netstat -tulpn
  1. Run security scan
# Full scan with SecureClaw
secureclaw scan --full

# Or use Cisco Scanner
cisco-scan --deep

📚 Knowledge Base

Common Attack Methods (February 2026 Data)

Based on analysis of 1,184 malicious skills:

Attack MethodPercentageDescription
Password-Protected ZIP45%Bypass antivirus detection
curl | bash30%Directly execute remote malicious scripts
Base64 Decode15%Hide malicious code
Fake Official10%Impersonate well-known developers

High-Risk Skill Types

Be especially vigilant of these skill types:

  1. 🪙 Cryptocurrency Related

    • "Free BTC Mining"
    • "Wallet Private Key Manager"
    • "Exchange Auto-Trading"
  2. 🔑 Credential Management

    • "API Key Assistant"
    • "Password Manager"
    • "SSH Configuration Tool"
  3. 📥 Download Tools

    • "YouTube Downloader"
    • "Bulk Resource Getter"
    • "Auto-Updater"
  4. 🎁 Free Benefits

    • "Free VIP Account"
    • "Cracked Tools"
    • "Internal Beta Access"

Security Best Practices

✅ What You SHOULD Do:

  1. Only install officially certified skills

    • Look for ClawHub official certification mark
    • Prioritize skills with high downloads (>1000) + high ratings (>4.5)
  2. Use security tools

    • Install SecureClaw for real-time protection
    • Regularly scan installed skills with Cisco Scanner
  3. Check author credibility

    • View author's skill history
    • Check user reviews
    • Verify account registration date
  4. Minimum permission principle

    • Grant only necessary permissions
    • Regularly review permission usage
  5. Stay updated

    • Keep security tools updated
    • Follow security announcements

❌ What You SHOULD NOT Do:

  1. ❌ Install skills from non-official sources
  2. ❌ Execute unknown scripts (especially curl | bash)
  3. ❌ Download password-protected files
  4. ❌ Copy-paste code you don't understand
  5. ❌ Ignore security warnings

🆘 FAQ

Q1: How to confirm a skill is official?

A: Check certification marks on skill page:

  • ✅ Blue checkmark = ClawHub official certification
  • ✅ High downloads (>1000) + high ratings (>4.5)
  • ✅ Author has multiple high-quality skills

Q2: What's the difference between SecureClaw and Cisco Scanner?

A:

FeatureSecureClawCisco Scanner
TypeReal-time protection + scanningScanning only
PriceOpen-source freeOpen-source free
ProtectionActive + passivePassive
Recommendation⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recommendation: Install both. SecureClaw for real-time protection, Cisco Scanner for deep scanning.


Q3: I installed a suspicious skill but haven't run it. Is there risk?

A:

  • Installed but not run: Low risk, but still recommend uninstalling
  • Already run: Immediately follow "Suspicious Skill Handling Process"

Q4: How to report malicious skills?

A:

  1. Click "Report" on skill page
  2. Email to security@clawhub.ai
  3. Warn other users in comments section (do NOT spread code)

⚠️ Disclaimer

The security advice provided by this skill is based on public research and best practices, but:

  1. No guarantee of 100% safety - Security is an ongoing process
  2. Recommend multi-layer protection - Use multiple security tools
  3. Stay vigilant - New attack methods emerge constantly
  4. Stay updated - Follow latest security announcements

Safety first, install with caution! 🛡️


📊 Version History

v1.2.0 (2026-03-05) - English Release

  • ✅ Full English translation for global reach
  • ✅ Optimized tags for better discoverability
  • ✅ Maintained all security data accuracy

v1.1.0 (2026-03-05) - Tag Optimization

  • ✅ Added security, audit, scanner, malware-check, best-practice tags
  • ✅ Improved search visibility

v1.0.0 (2026-03-05) - Initial Release

  • ✅ Initial version release
  • ✅ Integrated latest security research data (1,184 malicious skills)
  • ✅ Cisco Scanner and SecureClaw recommendations
  • ✅ 30-second self-check checklist
  • ✅ FAQ section

📞 Feedback & Support

Found a security issue?

  • 📧 Report: security@clawhub.ai
  • 💬 Leave comment on ClawHub
  • 🐛 GitHub Issues (for tool issues)

Need help?

  • Ask me anytime: "Is this skill safe?"
  • I'll provide latest security advice

Skill Creator: Xiao Zhua 🦞 (Working with Crystaria)
Based on February 2026 ClawHub Security Research
Protecting Every User's Security

Source Transparency

This detail page is rendered from real SKILL.md content. Trust labels are metadata-based hints, not a safety guarantee.

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