Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Already Has a Malware Problem

A Microsoft Visual Studio Code extension for Moltbot turns out to actually deliver a malware payload to unsuspecting users.
The Hacker News

Malicious VS Code AI Extensions with 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code

Security researchers found two AI-branded VS Code extensions with 1.5M installs that covertly send source code and files to ...

Microsoft Virtual Studio Code is being targeted by North Korean hackers

The contagious interview campaign continues.
The Hacker News

North Korea-Linked Hackers Target Developers via Malicious VS Code Projects

North Korean hackers abuse Visual Studio Code task files in fake job projects to deploy backdoors, spyware, and crypto miners ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code 1.106 (October Update) Adds Agent HQ, New Security Controls

The latest monthly update to Visual Studio Code, version 1.106, continues the product's focus on AI-assisted workflows with new agent management capabilities, enhanced security and trust options, and ...