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Malwarebytes flags Cursor IDE for suspicious network activity

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Users of the Cursor IDE are reporting that Malwarebytes is flagging the application for suspicious network activity. The security software is blocking connections to a domain named `usrpubtrck.com`, identifying Cursor.exe as the originating application. This has led to user concern about whether the blocked activity is standard telemetry or potentially malicious behavior. AI

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Malwarebytes flags Cursor IDE for suspicious network activity

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COVERAGE [1]

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    Is this normal? Malwarebytes keeps blocking Cursor

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