Hackers Stolen $500,000 in Crypto Assets by Weaponizing AI Extension
A sophisticated cybercrime operation has successfully stolen $500,000 in cryptocurrency assets from a Russian blockchain developer through a malicious extension targeting the Cursor AI integrated development environment.
The attack, which occurred in June 2025, represents a concerning evolution in supply chain attacks that exploit the growing popularity of AI-assisted development tools.
The incident began when the victim, a security-conscious developer who had recently installed a fresh operating system, searched for a Solidity syntax highlighting extension within the Cursor AI IDE.
Despite using online malware detection services and maintaining strict security practices, the developer…
