Listen "Attackers Targeting Code Editors and Critical Infrastructure with Vangelis Stykas & John Tuckner"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Secure Disclosure, Mackenzie Jackson digs into the surge of malicious VS Code extensions with researcher John Tuckner, founder of Secure Annex. We break down how attackers are shifting toward targeting developers themselves, explore real-world malicious extensions like Ransom Vibe and Sleepy Duck, and discuss why marketplaces like Open VSX are struggling to keep malware out.We also cover new research on secret leaks in top AI companies, and in our Leaders & Legends segment, we speak with Vangelis Stykas (CTO & co-founder of Kumio) about the growing vulnerabilities inside global energy infrastructure, OT security gaps, and the rise of AI-powered pentesting.If you want insights on software supply chain risk, AI security, and critical infrastructure threats—this episode is for you.Links:RansomVibe Technical Blog: https://secureannex.com/blog/ransomvibe/SleepyDuck Technical Blog: https://secureannex.com/blog/sleepyduck-malwareWiz Secrets Inside AI top 50 Research: https://www.wiz.io/blog/forbes-ai-50-leaking-secretsChapters 00:00 — Intro01:07 — Malicious VS Code Extensions (with John Tuckner)15:31 — Secrets Leaking in AI Repositories18:55 — Sponsor Segment19:55 — Leaders & Legends: Securing Critical Infrastructure
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