THE article reports that Open VSX has removed 77 malicious extensions known as "Evil Twin" which were found to be exfiltrating sensitive developer data. This removal is a significant action to enhance cybersecurity within the software supply chain, especially in the context of increasing vulnerabilities associated with malicious software. The article emphasizes the importance of vigilance and proactive measures in managing software extensions and ensuring the security of developer data.
Open VSX purges 77 'Evil Twin' extensions stealing developer data
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