MALICIOUS VS CODE AI EXTENSIONS WITH 1.5 MILLION INSTALLS STEAL DEVELOPER SOURCE CODE

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Security firm Koi Security uncovered two popular AI-branded VS Code extensions that quietly exfiltrate every opened and edited file to China-based servers, while still functioning as legitimate coding assistants. They also support remote-triggered bulk exfiltration of up to 50 workspace files, fingerprint devices via embedded analytics SDKs, and are linked to a broader “MaliciousCorgi” campaign alongside new PackageGate flaws in JavaScript package managers that weaken common supply chain defenses.