Malicious VS Code Extensions Capture Screenshots and Steal Developer Data

Malicious VS Code Extensions Capture Screenshots and Steal Developer Data

First seen 11 Dec 2025, 02:49 UTC CybernewsDevops 31.3

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Two malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions were identified, targeting developers to capture screenshots and steal sensitive information. The malware masqueraded as a premium dark theme inspired by bitcoin and AI coding assistant extensions, compromising developer devices.