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People are discussing the GlassWorm takedown, which reportedly targeted a year-long developer supply chain using VS Code extensions and npm packages to compromise users. The focus is on how extension and package ecosystems can be abused and then dismantled.

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Key Takeaway A reported year-long GlassWorm campaign used VS Code extensions and npm packages, and the operation has been dismantled.
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A reported year-long GlassWorm campaign used VS Code extensions and npm packages, and the operation has been dismantled.

People are discussing the GlassWorm takedown, which reportedly targeted a year-long developer supply chain using VS Code extensions and npm packages to compromise users. The focus is on how extension and package ecosystems can be abused and then dismantled.

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  • ● VS Code extensions — GlassWorm takedown: year-long developer supply chain campaign using VS Code extensions and npm packages dismantled. r/cybersecurity

Briefing Findings · A reported year-long GlassWorm campaign used VS Code

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Operation name GlassWorm
Duration Year-long campaign
Mechanism VS Code extensions and npm packages
Outcome Campaign dismantled

What to Watch

  • Follow ongoing reporting and advisories tied to the GlassWorm takedown for affected extensions and packages. r/cybersecurity

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  • GlassWorm takedown: year-long developer supply chain campaign using VS Code extensions and npm packages dismantled. BleepingComputer
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