Dissecting the ClawdBot VS Code Malware: Complete Technical Analysis, Detection Methods, and Developer Workstation Hardening Guide (2026)
In January 2026, a weaponized VS Code extension called " ClawdBot Agent " infiltrated Microsoft's official Marketplace, deploying ScreenConnect RAT to developer workstations worldwide. This deep-dive analysis deconstructs the multi-layered attack chain—from automatic activation and C2 communication to DLL sideloading and Dropbox-based fallback mechanisms . Learn the complete technical breakdown, threat hunting techniques, forensic indicators, and comprehensive developer workstation hardening strategies to protect against IDE-based supply chain attacks . Content Connect with CyberHawk: 🚀 Sign up FREE for CyberHawk Web App 📺 YouTube: @cyberhawkconsultancy | @cyberhawkk 🎵 TikTok: @cyberhawkthreatintel 𝕏 (Twitter): @cyberhawkintel 💬 Telegram: @cyberhawkthreatintel Introduction On January 27, 2026, Aikido Security's malware detection systems flagged a suspicious Visual Studio Code extension that would become one of the year's most sophisticated supply chain atta...