Apr 27, 2026mediumconsumer-security

Researchers Uncover 73 Fake VS Code Extensions Delivering GlassWorm v2 Malware

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what's affectedResearchers Uncover 73 Fake VS Code Extensions Delivering GlassWorm v2 Malware

mitigation statusMonitoring updates

first reportedApr 27, 2026

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summaryDiscussion is steady around exposure checks and mitigation updates.

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https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/researchers-uncover-73-fake-vs-code.html

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