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New ‘Rules File Backdoor’ Attack Lets Hackers Inject Malicious Code via AI Code Editors

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a new supply chain attack vector called ‘Rules File Backdoor’ that affects AI-powered code editors like GitHub Copilot and Cursor. The technique allows hackers to inject hidden malicious instructions into configuration files used by these platforms, resulting in AI-generated code being compromised. The attack vector enables silent propagation of malicious code across projects, posing a major supply chain risk.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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