AI & InnovationHelp Net Security•1 min read•10/30/2026 (2h ago)

Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor

Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor
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  • Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor
  • Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor Help Net Security Cursor says up to 5,000 users affected by tampered Claude Code extension Reuters Official Claude Code Extension on Cursor Marketplace Trojanized with Persistent SSH Backdoor The Hacker News Cursor warns of malicious extension affecting up to 5,000 users YourStory.com Trojanized Claude Code Extension Delivered Persistent SSH Backdoor to Developer Machines Step Security
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Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor Help Net Security Cursor says up to 5,000 users affected by tampered Claude Code extension Reuters Official Claude Code Extension on Cursor Marketplace Trojanized with Persistent SSH Backdoor The Hacker News Cursor warns of malicious extension affecting up to 5,000 users YourStory.com Trojanized Claude Code Extension Delivered Persistent SSH Backdoor to Developer Machines Step Security

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