Nx Console VS Code Extension Hijacked for 11 Minutes
Attackers published malicious Nx Console 18.95.0 to VS Code Marketplace, stealing developer credentials via triple-channel exfiltration and Sigstore-signed npm package poisoning.
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Attackers published malicious Nx Console 18.95.0 to VS Code Marketplace, stealing developer credentials via triple-channel exfiltration and Sigstore-signed npm package poisoning.
CVE-2026-44211 (CVSS 9.7) allowed malicious websites to hijack Cline's Kanban WebSocket server, exfiltrate workspace data, and execute arbitrary commands through the AI agent. Patched in v0.1.66.
Socket researchers identify 73 malicious VS Code extensions on Open VSX tied to GlassWorm campaign. Six already activated to deliver malware through native binaries and obfuscated JavaScript.
Microsoft uncovers developer-targeting campaign using fake coding assessments to deliver JavaScript backdoors through VS Code automation triggers and Vercel-hosted payloads.
From VS Code extensions to automation platforms, attackers are targeting the tools developers trust. Here's what security teams need to know.