Researchers found two harmful VS Code extensions that appear as AI coding assistants but secretly send user data to servers in China. With over 1.5 million installs, they capture file content and modifications without user consent, while also incorporating analytics SDKs to track users.

A new type of ransomware has been discovered that utilizes artificial intelligence, marking a significant advancement in cybercrime. This AI-powered malware can exfiltrate data, encrypt files, or even destroy them, posing a serious threat to individuals and organizations alike. Experts are warning that the integration of AI into ransomware could lead to more sophisticated attacks in the future.