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Malware in VS Code plugins targets Claude and Codex developers

Original: RE: https:// cyberplace.social/@GossiTheDog /117528831681803563 Grubo, przejęcie komputerów deweloperów korzystających z

A reported supply-chain attack has hit developers using AI coding tools, with malware or an SSH backdoor hidden in VS Code plugin extensions allegedly leading to computers being taken over. Attention has turned to Anthropic, maker of Claude, with critics accusing the company of being evasive in its response. Polish-language commentary is amplifying the report, warning that AI-assisted coders are the direct targets.

Why now: Concern over a fresh supply-chain attack exploiting tools developers use daily, and criticism of Anthropic's handling of it.

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• RE: https:// cyberplace.social/@GossiTheDog /117528831681803563 Grubo, przejęcie komputerów deweloperów korzystających z Claude i Codex przez malware/backdoor ssh we wtyczkach do vscode. Wibecoderzy, to atak na Was od Waszego dostawcy narzędzi, Anthropic, który trochę kręci w… · m0bi@mastodon.com.pl · 3

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