Hackers Compromising Developers with Malicious VS Code, Cursor AI Extensions

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • December 8, 2025

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Hackers Exploit Malicious Extensions Targeting Developers Hackers are compromising developers by using malicious extensions for Visual Studio Code and Cursor AI. These extensions are designed to infiltrate development environments, posing risks to software integrity and security. Developers are urged to be cautious and verify the authenticity of their tools. 2 sources 24

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Cursor AI Extensions VS Code