VSCode Marketplace Hit by Rogue Prettier Extension Delivering Anivia Stealer

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • November 25, 2025

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Rogue Prettier Extension on VSCode Marketplace Deploys Anivia Stealer A malicious extension named 'prettier-vscode-plus' was removed from the VSCode Marketplace after being identified as a Brandjacking attempt. This extension was designed to deploy Anivia Stealer malware, targeting Windows users to steal credentials and sensitive data. The removal was conducted by Checkmarx Zero in collaboration with Microsoft. 2 sources 43

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VSCode Marketplace Hit by Rogue Prettier Extension Delivering Anivia Stealer

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