“GlassWorm”: A New Supply Chain Threat Targeting Developers and Businesses
In a striking escalation of software supply-chain risk, researchers recently uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign called GlassWorm . This malicious program targets developer environments through compromised Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions , silently infiltrating workstations and spreading across networks. What makes GlassWorm alarming is that it doesn’t just infect a single device — it propagates through the software supply chain , steals credentials, and turns developer systems into part of a malicious network. For businesses that rely on custom software, this attack is a clear sign that the development environment has become a critical cybersecurity battleground . Why This Attack Matters to Businesses 1. Developer Machines Are the New Attack Surface Many organizations focus their security on production systems, cloud environments, or databases. However, developer workstations are now a prime target . A single infected workstation ca...