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Weaponized VS Code Extension ClawdBot Agent Spreads ScreenConnect RAT


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2026-01-29 14:46:29
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A malicious Visual Studio Code extension posing as an AI coding assistant has been caught secretly installing a fully functional remote access tool (RAT) on developer machines. The extension looks convincing at first glance: polished branding, a professional icon, and integration with several AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, Groq, Mistral, and OpenRouter. In […]


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