Tag: evil twin
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Open VSX Eradicates Malicious Extensions Exfiltrating Developer Data
A shocking discovery by Manifold Security revealed that 77 malicious extensions on Open VSX were secretly siphoning off sensitive data from developers' machines between July 26 and August 1, 2026. These fake extensions, masquerading as legitimate tools, were swiftly removed by Open VSX on August 3, 2026.
Open VSX Extensions Exfiltrate Developer Data in "Evil Twin" Campaign
Beware of fake developer tools on Open VSX! A recent "evil twin" campaign revealed 77 malicious extensions that masqueraded as legitimate tools, secretly collecting and transmitting sensitive data about your system and development environment.