<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Malicious Open VSX extensions targeted Solidity developers, leading to cryptocurrency theft.</li><li>Extensions lacked useful functionality, acting as fake software, enabling attackers to steal.</li><li>Fake extension outranked real ones due to loopholes in Open VSX ranking algorithm.</li><li>Developers urged to be cautious while installing extensions and monitor for suspicious activity.</li><li>Recommendations include checking developer details and using XDR solutions for monitoring.</li></ul>

How extensions from Open VSX were used to steal cryptocurrency

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