Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious Visual Studio Code extensions targeting software developers, amassing millions of installations. Concealing their true nature, these extensions, primarily affecting JavaScript and Python developers, execute harmful code, access local files, and exfiltrate sensitive data. The sophisticated, multi-stage infection technique evades detection and raises concerns about vulnerabilities in production systems.
Cyber-security police asked to look into weblink issue
Around 300,000 rates bills in Northern Ireland contained incorrect payment web addresses that may have contained harmful malware used by online scammers. The Department of
