The official #Claude Code extension for #VSCode was compromised, allowing the installation of a persistent SSH backdoor.

AI Security Software DevelopmentOct 30, 2026score 0.622 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances

A security incident involving a compromised official #Claude Code #VSCode extension was reported, which installs a persistent SSH backdoor, raising concerns about AI tool security and potential vulnerabilities in software extensions.

Claims

Parent: AIEntity: Claude CodeImpact: negativeDate: Oct 30, 2026Target: The security of AI tools and their extensions

Source posts

@[email protected]

"The official #Claude Code #VSCode extension was compromised today. Yes, you heard that right."

Trojanized #ClaudeCode Extension Plants an SSH Backdoor https://opensourcemalware.com/blog/trojanized-claude-code-extension-plants-persistent-ssh-backdoor #WTF #AI #malware #security

7 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Oct 30, 2026

#claude#vscode#claudecode#wtf#ai#malware

@[email protected]

Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install Persistent SSH Backdoor
https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/official-claude-code-vs-code-extension.html?m=1

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Oct 30, 2026

@[email protected]

Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install Persistent SSH Backdoor https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/official-claude-code-vs-code-extension.html

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Oct 30, 2026