Visual Studio Code Exploited for Multistage Malware Deployment

Visual Studio Code Exploited for Multistage Malware Deployment

First seen 20 Jan 2026, 02:03 UTC •GbhackersCybersecuritynews •81% similarity •30.6

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Threat actors are utilizing Visual Studio Code to deploy a sophisticated multistage malware campaign known as Evelyn Stealer. This malware is delivered through a malicious extension that targets developer workstations, aiming to steal sensitive information rather than directly attacking end users.

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