LOWData BreachACTIVE
The Hacker News: Researchers Uncover 73 Fake VS Code Extensions Delivering GlassWorm v2 Malware
April 27, 2026
Incident Summary
Researchers identified 73 suspected fake Visual Studio Code extensions on the Open VSX repository that were tied to the GlassWorm v2 information-stealing campaign. The incident involves malicious extensions rather than a confirmed compromise of Bing Chat itself. Developers who installed the extensions may have had their systems exposed to malware designed to steal information. Limited public details are available in the provided text about removals, notifications, or the full scope of impacted users.
Incident Details
- Type
- Data Breach
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 27, 2026
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