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MaltGuard

7.8
security profitable added: Wednesday January 2026 23:42

A VS Code extension security scanner that analyzes code extensions for malicious payloads and vulnerabilities before installation, leveraging the identified Clawdbot/Moltbot malware incident to provide specific detection capabilities. It will offer proactive protection against malicious extensions.

120h
mvp estimate
7.8
viability grade
3
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technology stack

Python C# Medium

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Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware