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Malware found in Claude Code extension for VS Code and Cursor

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A malicious version of the Claude Code extension for Visual Studio Code and Cursor has been discovered. This malware is capable of creating a remote access Trojan on user desktops, posing a significant security risk. AI

IMPACT Highlights the security risks associated with third-party AI integrations and the need for rigorous vetting of extensions.

RANK_REASON Discovery of malware within a third-party tool that integrates with AI models.

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Malware found in Claude Code extension for VS Code and Cursor

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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