Category: Cybersecurity

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Invisible Code Worm Infects Thousands of Developer Systems Through VS Code Extensions

A self-propagating worm dubbed GlassWorm has infected over 35,800 developer machines through poisoned VS Code extensions. Security researchers report the malware uses invisible Unicode characters that evade visual detection while establishing extensive criminal infrastructure.

Stealthy Malware Campaign Targets Development Environments

A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Visual Studio Code extensions has infected approximately 35,800 developer machines in what security researchers are calling an unprecedented supply chain attack. According to reports from Koi Security, the self-propagating worm, named “GlassWorm,” employs techniques that analysts suggest represent a major paradigm shift in malware sophistication.

by Alvarez Jordan
CybersecurityPolicy

China Alleges US Cyber Intrusions Targeting Critical Time Infrastructure

Chinese security officials allege the US National Security Agency conducted extensive cyber operations against China’s National Time Service Center. The reported breaches could have impacted communication networks, financial systems, and power infrastructure.

Cyber Espionage Allegations Emerge

Chinese security authorities have publicly accused the United States of conducting sustained cyber operations against China‘s critical time infrastructure, according to reports from the State Security Ministry. The allegations, published on the ministry’s official WeChat account, claim the National Security Agency targeted the National Time Service Center over an extended period, potentially threatening essential national systems.

by Desai Priyanka