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Malicious VS Code extensions resurface, stealing GitHub credentials and crypto wallets

Developers will have to contend with a dormant turned active malicious code on Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions, which ...

GlassWorm malware returns on OpenVSX with 3 new VSCode extensions

The GlassWorm malware campaign, which impacted the OpenVSX and Visual Studio Code marketplaces last month, has returned with ...
The Hacker News

Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension with basic ransomware capabilities ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

New Attacks Exploit VSCode Extensions and npm Packages

A recent investigation by security researchers has revealed a troubling surge in malicious campaigns exploiting popular development tools, including VSCode extensions and npm packages. These campaigns ...
Bleeping Computer

VSCode extensions with 9 million installs pulled over security risks

Microsoft has removed two popular VSCode extensions, 'Material Theme – Free' and 'Material Theme Icons – Free,' from the Visual Studio Marketplace for allegedly containing malicious code. The two ...