Popular Nx Console VS Code Extension Hijacked In Supply Chain Attack
Tue May 19 2026
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On May 18, 2026, a highly sophisticated supply chain attack targeted the popular Nx Console Visual Studio Code extension. Attackers compromised version 18.95.0 of the extension, a tool that boasts over 2.2 million installations. Once a developer opened a workspace, the rogue extension silently executed a hidden payload to steal sensitive credentials and install a […]
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