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

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-11-01 01:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Anthropic, Cursor

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ars Technica | Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours | 2026-10-30 21:09 | [Source Link](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/anthropic-vs-code-extension-on-cursor-backdoored-for-nearly-12-hours/) |

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