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Sead Fadilpašić

Dangerous new malware targets macOS devices via OpenVSX extensions - here's how to stay safe

Side view of data analyst pointing with finger at charts on computer monitor while testing protection of computer systems.

  • GlassWorm malware campaign expanded from VS Code Marketplace to Open VSX
  • Four compromised extensions delivered macOS infostealer stealing browser data, wallets, and keychain info
  • Extensions downloaded 22,000 times; attackers excluded Russian systems, hinting at Russian origin
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