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Pokémon & Minecraft-Branded Extensions Drop Malware on Devs

Game-themed extensions on a popular code editor pretended to add Pokémon or Minecraft flair for “vibe coders.” Instead, they executed malware on install, mined Monero, and attempted persistence. Consequently, teams should validate developer workstations, remove suspicious add-ons, rotate secrets, and harden marketplace policies before the next wave appears.

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