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Scammers are using VSCode and Cursor exploits to target developers by sending malicious repos under the guise of consulting offers. One user reported being contacted on LinkedIn and asked to open a suspicious repo, which led to immediate suspicion and the scammer disappearing.
Scammers are using VSCode and Cursor exploits to target developers by sending malicious repos under the guise of consulting offers. One user reported being contacted on LinkedIn and asked to open a suspicious repo, which led to immediate suspicion and the scammer disappearing.
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I encountered this one personally - I was contacted on LinkedIn by someone interested in taking me on as a technical consultant. I agreed to meet with them. At the meeting, they asked me to clone their product's (public?!) repo and open it in Cursor or VSCode. I was immediately suspicious and refused. They...
This highlights a new vector for social engineering attacks leveraging popular AI coding tools, emphasizing the need for caution when opening unknown repositories. Developers should verify the source and contents of code before interacting with it to avoid potential compromise.
Security-conscious readers may want to review the source and watch for practical exposure or mitigation details.
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