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Evelyn Stealer Malware Abuses VS Code Extensions to Steal Developer Credentials and - Stanley - Jan 28, 2026

Evelyn Stealer Malware Abuses VS Code Extensions to Steal Developer Credentials and

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a malware campaign that's targeting software developers with a new information stealer called Evelyn Stealer by weaponizing the Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension ecosystem.
"The malware is designed to exfiltrate sensitive information, including developer credentials and cryptocurrency-related data. Compromised developer

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/evelyn-stealer-malware-abuses-vs-code.html


RE: Evelyn Stealer Malware Abuses VS Code Extensions to Steal Developer Credentials and - Moooookie - Jan 29, 2026

Abusing trusted vscode extensions is a rather sneaky move, especially when developers rely on them daily without much suspicion.