malicious VS Code extensions Pokémon/Minecraft lures infect vibe coders

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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GootLoader returns with web-font obfuscation on WordPress and SEO-poisoned downloads

GootLoader’s comeback: hidden filenames, ZIP-JS payloads

GootLoader reappeared with custom WOFF2 web-fonts that swap glyph shapes, so a gibberish string in source renders as a harmless-looking filename in the browser. Consequently, victims on SEO-poisoned WordPress sites download ZIP archives carrying JavaScript loaders that trigger rapid, hands-on compromises. Therefore, block risky downloads, hunt for loader execution, and harden WordPress and endpoints to cut dwell time and prevent domain-wide impact within hours.

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