StoatWaffle malware distributed through malicious VS Code projects
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The StoatWaffle malware is being delivered through malicious VS Code projects, creating a live risk of credential theft and remote command execution on developer systems. The delivery chain abuses `tasks.json` with `runOn: folderOpen` so opening a workspace can trigger code execution automatically. The payload can install Node.js if needed, then fetch staged downloader code and deploy a stealer plus a RAT. Since December 2025, the activity has expanded to steal browser credentials, extension data, and even the iCloud Keychain database on macOS.
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23.03.2026 20:09 2 articles · 2mo ago
StoatWaffle malware distributed through malicious VS Code projects
Initial DisclosureThe first observed stage abuses `tasks.json` in **VS Code** with `runOn: folderOpen` to auto-start a download chain when a workspace opens. That setup lets the payload reach out to remote infrastructure and stage Node.js-based execution before a user notices.
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- North Korean Hackers Abuse VS Code Auto-Run Tasks to Deploy StoatWaffle Malware — thehackernews.com — 23.03.2026 20:09
- North Korean Hackers Abuse VS Code Auto-Run Tasks to Deploy StoatWaffle Malware — thehackernews.com — 23.03.2026 20:09