# Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours

- Source: Ars Technica
- Published: 2026-10-30T21:09:54+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/anthropic-vs-code-extension-on-cursor-backdoored-for-nearly-12-hours/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/anthropic-vs-code-extension-on-cursor-backdoored-for-nearly-12-hours-ce0cce/

It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.

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