Glassworm: Self-Propagating Worm Using Invisible Code Hits Openvsx Marketplace
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A self-propagating worm, GlassWorm, was discovered on the OpenVSX Marketplace, highlighting the risk of malware in VS Code extensions and the need for improved security measures.
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ChrisArchitect
3 months ago
[dupe] Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45647853
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