Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install Persistent SSH Backdoor

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Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install Persistent SSH Backdoor

A compromised version of the official Claude Code VS Code extension, not developed by Anthropic, was used to install a persistent SSH backdoor on users' machines. The extension targeted users who had their Claude Code in…

The Hacker News · 1d ago Medium

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Anthropic: That Claude Code extension compromise… couldn't be us

This article covers a variety of cybersecurity and technology news items, including a phishing campaign targeting Signal users, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, and acquisitions within the cybersecurity in…

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Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install Persistent SSH Backdoor

Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install Persistent SSH Backdoor

Anthropic: That Claude Code extension compromise… couldn't be us