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Malicious VS Code Extensions Exploit Microsoft Registry to Steal WiFi Passwords

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A series of malicious Visual Studio Code extensions have been identified, exploiting vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Registry to steal WiFi passwords and capture screens. Users of Windows systems are particularly affected due to weak registry and process controls that allow these extensions to operate undetected.

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Data Breach
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Visual Studio Code
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VS Code

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Data Breach targets Visual Studio Code
Data Breach targets Windows
Malware targets Visual Studio Code
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