⚠️ ATTENTION: Critical Vulnerability in Cursor AI — Your Crypto Assets May Be at Risk!
Developers and crypto enthusiasts using AI coding tools, stay alert! Researchers from SlowMist have identified a dangerous vulnerability in the popular AI code editor Cursor, which allows hackers to take full control of your computer.
What Happened?
The attack targets those practicing "Vibe Coding." Hackers create malicious projects with a specific folder structure. The moment you use the standard "Open Folder" function to view the project, a malicious command is automatically executed on your device in the background.
Why is this dangerous for the crypto community?
Remote Access: Attackers gain control over your system (affects both Windows and macOS).Seed Phrase & Key Theft: If you store wallet files, passwords, or use browser extensions with exchange access on your PC, they could be instantly compromised.Active Exploits: Experts report that several Cursor AI users have already fallen victim to this campaign. The exact scale of the damage is still unknown.
How to Protect Yourself?
✅ Don't open suspicious repositories: Be extremely selective when downloading code or projects from unverified sources.
✅ Use isolated environments: If you need to inspect an unknown project, do so in a Virtual Machine or a Docker container.
✅ Update your software: Keep a close eye on security patches and updates from the Cursor team.
✅ Hardware Wallets: Never store private keys or seed phrases in plain text files on your computer.
The security of your code is the security of your funds. Share this post with your fellow developers!
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