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Fake VS Code alerts on GitHub spread malware to developers
Published:
27 maart 2026 om 16:51:52
Alert date:
27 maart 2026 om 20:07:04
Source:
bleepingcomputer.com
Supply Chain & Dependencies, Ransomware & Malware
A large-scale campaign is targeting developers on GitHub with fake Visual Studio Code security alerts posted in project Discussion sections. The attackers use these fake alerts to trick developers into downloading malware. This represents a significant supply chain attack vector targeting the developer community through trusted platforms like GitHub. The campaign exploits the trust developers place in VS Code security notifications to deliver malicious payloads.
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GitHub
Visual Studio Code
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