Security Threats Emerge from Malicious and AI-Generated Extensions on Developer Platforms

Cybersecurity researchers have identified three malicious VS Code extensions linked to the GlassWorm campaign, which uses invisible Unicode characters to hide malware, steal credentials, and spread in a worm-like fashion. Despite removal efforts, the threat has resurfaced, leveraging blockchain-based command-and-control infrastructure to maintain resilience. The attack has affected victims worldwide, including a major Middle Eastern government, and has expanded to target GitHub repositories.