Tag: Open Source Security

Malicious Fake Moltbot VS Code Extension Found Dropping Remote Access Malware

jkdotin Jan 29, 2026

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a fake Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) Visual Studio Code extension that posed as an AI coding assistant but secretly installed malware, giving attackers persistent remote access. The extension was removed from the official VS Code Marketplace after discovery.