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> Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities

[SOURCE] The Hacker News [DATE: 07/11/2025 06:48] [LANGUAGE: EN]
Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension with basic ransomware capabilities that appears to be created with the help of artificial intelligence – in other words, vibe-coded. Secure Annex researcher John Tuckner, who flagged the extension "susvsex," said it does not attempt to hide its malicious functionality. The extension was uploaded on
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