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Cursor Reports Malicious Claude Code Extension Affecting up to 5,000 Users

Cursor reported a security incident involving a maliciously modified version of Anthropic's Claude Code extension distributed through its VS Code extension marketplace.

Cursor has removed a tampered version of Anthropic’s Claude Code VS Code extension from its marketplace after discovering malicious code that attempted to install a persistent SSH backdoor and collect user information. The package may have reached up to 5,000 users during an 11-hour exposure window.

Indian Design Student Asked Claude One Prompt. It Built Walkable Mumbai and Bengaluru

Gulmohar Local recreates Mumbai and Bengaluru as interactive miniature worlds, with landmarks, transit routes and city-specific details.

A 21-year-old design student used a single prompt and Claude Code to create Gulmohar Local, an interactive 3D world featuring walkable versions of Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Anthropic Extends Claude Fable 5 Access Again, Pushing Deadline to July 19

Anthropic has extended included access to Claude Fable 5 for eligible paid subscribers through July 19 while maintaining 50% higher weekly rate limits for Claude Code.

The latest move marks Anthropic’s second consecutive extension since the model’s return earlier this month after U.S. export control restrictions temporarily halted global availability.