I can SSH via terminal but VS Code fails—A record of connecting to an old Linux HPC

I can log in via SSH from the terminal. However, VS Code's Remote - SSH hangs midway and fails to connect.In mid-September ...
InfoWorld

Cursor removes malicious Claude Code extension after SSH backdoor attempt

The compromised versions attempted to plant SSH keys and establish persistent remote access; Anthropic says an attacker used access to Cursor’s marketplace to publish the tampered extension.
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I used VS Code's remote development feature to turn my old laptop into a lightweight coding terminal

I am a fan of VS Code for many reasons, but probably the biggest one is remote SSH. I remember when I used it for the first time I called it a miracle in modern software development. And why wouldn’t ...

If you open the same conversation from two places, the record will branch ── I re-tested the August incident with the latest Claude Code

"Stopping work. I have found a serious problem."On the evening of August 17th, Claude Code said that and stopped. When I ...

Malicious Claude Code extension on Cursor planted SSH backdoors

A malicious version of Anthropic's Claude Code VS Code extension was distributed through Cursor's extension marketplace for ...
The Hacker News

Official Claude Code Extension on Cursor Marketplace Trojanized with Persistent SSH Backdoor

A compromised Claude Code VS Code extension added an SSH key, installed persistence, and sent host details before version 2.1 ...
Help Net Security

Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor

According to Cursor, turning on SSH requires admin rights the extension lacks on most Mac and Windows hosts, and on those ...
BleepingComputer

Critical Erlang/OTP SSH pre-auth RCE is 'Surprisingly Easy' to exploit, patch now

A critical vulnerability in the Erlang/OTP SSH, tracked as CVE-2025-32433, has been disclosed that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution on vulnerable devices. The flaw was discovered by ...
Microsoft

Inside a malicious Claude Code-branded extension and its persistent SSH backdoor

Microsoft analyzes a malicious Claude Code–branded extension, its persistent SSH backdoor, and guidance to detect and ...