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GlassWorm malware campaign targets over 400 repositories across multiple platforms

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Published 2026-03-17 21:42 UTCUpdated 2026-03-17 23:49 UTC
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Overview

The GlassWorm supply-chain malware campaign has resurfaced with a coordinated attack impacting more than 400 code repositories and packages on GitHub, npm, VSCode, and OpenVSX.

Entities
GlassWormForceMemo
Score total
1
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
  • Recent resurgence of GlassWorm shows ongoing risk to developer environments.
  • Attackers are actively exploiting stolen GitHub tokens to expand their reach.
  • Heightened awareness is needed to protect software supply chains and developer credentials.
Why it matters
  • Supply-chain attacks on developer repositories can compromise vast amounts of software downstream.
  • Malicious extensions stealing tokens threaten the integrity of open-source ecosystems.
  • Evolving tactics like ForceMemo highlight increasing sophistication in malware targeting developers.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
  • GlassWorm malware campaign compromises developer systems via malicious VS Code and Cursor extensions to steal GitHub tokens.
  • The ForceMemo attack uses stolen GitHub tokens from GlassWorm infections to target Python repositories.
How sources frame it
  • Security Researchers: neutral
This briefing highlights the resurgence and evolution of the GlassWorm supply-chain malware campaign, emphasizing the risks posed to developer environments and software supply chains.
All evidence
All evidence
GlassWorm malware hits 400+ code repos on GitHub, npm, VSCode, OpenVSX
bleepingcomputer_all · bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-03-17 21:42 UTC
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