10 open-source apps every Windows user should download in 2026 – for free

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Malicious Claude Code extension on Cursor planted SSH backdoors

A malicious version of Anthropic's Claude Code VS Code extension was distributed through Cursor's extension marketplace for ...

I tried local AI on HP’s Omnibook Ultra – it’s a private, powerful beast with zero token fees

I ran a free, open-weights AI model locally on HP’s $7,000 OmniBook Ultra and turned 20 years of my articles into a ...
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Official Claude Code Extension on Cursor Marketplace Trojanized with Persistent SSH Backdoor

A compromised Claude Code VS Code extension added an SSH key, installed persistence, and sent host details before version 2.1 ...

[Update Required] Critical Vulnerability in 'Brotli' | Check this if you installed Node.js for AI tools. How to verify and update

Hello, this is DreamTact DX Solutions.One week after the emergency PHP update, a critical vulnerability has been discovered in 'Brotli,' a data compression mechanism created by Google.You might think, ...
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Microsoft Warns of Trojanized Claude Code Extension Planting Persistent SSH Backdoor

Microsoft has warned that a trojanized Claude Code extension distributed through Cursor’s marketplace attempted to install a ...

Is That Extension Real: The Cursor Compromised Claude Code Extension Incident and How to Install AI Extensions

Introduction: What You Can Determine from This ArticleAs you use AI coding tools, the number of extensions you add to your ...
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VS Code 1.141 Brings Copilot, Codex Sessions Together, Tightens AI Agent Security

Microsoft's latest update expands agent management, adds cross-platform sandboxing and lets developers pick up AI conversations started in other apps.
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Patch now: PHP2Shell, Brotli, and eMudhra guidance for customers

On October 30, 2026, Visual Studio has released a fix via CVE-2026-118147. Affected versions include Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11, Microsoft ...
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Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor

According to Cursor, turning on SSH requires admin rights the extension lacks on most Mac and Windows hosts, and on those ...
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10 Best Claude Code Skills for PowerPoint and Slide Creation in 2026

The 10 Best Claude Code Skills for PowerPoint and Slide Creation in 2026 can automate deck planning, PPTX generation, template reuse, and visual review.