SMRTR ProgrammingMar 18, 2025Daily.dev

New 'Rules File Backdoor' Attack Lets Hackers Inject Malicious Code via AI Code Editors

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The "Rules File Backdoor" attack targets AI code editors like GitHub Copilot and Cursor, injecting hidden malicious instructions into configuration files to generate vulnerable code, bypassing safety measures and potentially affecting millions of users through compromised software.

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