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Glassworm botnet targeting developers disrupted in coordinated takedown

📅 27 May 2026 at 17:56 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Glassworm botnet targeting developers disrupted in coordinated takedown

A coordinated cybersecurity operation has disrupted a botnet known as “Glassworm” that targeted software developers through malicious open-source packages, compromised GitHub repositories, and infected development tools. The takedown took place on May 26 with support from CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation, targeting all four of the botnet’s command-and-control channels simultaneously to cut off communication … The post Glassworm botnet targeting developers disrupted in coordinated takedown appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

A coordinated takedown by CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation disrupted a global Glassworm botnet targeting software developers through malicious open-source packages and compromised GitHub repositories.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
WindowsmacOSLinux
Attack Vectors
poisoned open-source packagesmalicious Visual Studio Code extensionstampered GitHub repositories
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
Software developers and organizations relying heavily on open-source tooling
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Review developer environments for suspicious packages and unauthorized extensions
2Rotate exposed credentials
3Monitor systems for signs of compromise linked to the Glassworm infrastructure
📦Affected Products
Visual Studio CodeGitHub

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