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Researchers Expose 73 Fake VS Code Extensions Spreading GlassWorm v2 Malware

Malicious VS Code extensions are putting developers at risk, with 73 fake extensions discovered spreading GlassWorm v2 malware, allowing attackers to stealthily retrieve and execute payloads after activation. These extensions act as loaders, using obfuscated JavaScript to achieve the same malicious outcomes as their binary-based counterparts.