Ransomware Deployment via VS Code Extensions and GitHub C2 Exploited
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Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions to deploy ransomware, using GitHub as a command and control (C2) server. This tactic poses risks to developers and organizations utilizing these extensions, potentially leading to significant data breaches and financial losses.
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