The GlassWorm malware has reared its ugly head again in the Open VSX registry, roughly two weeks after being removed.

Researchers say the malware was in the repository for two weeks, advise precautions to defend against malicious packages.

Ransomware gangs are exploiting AdaptixC2, an open-source command-and-control framework originally built for red team testing, to support stealthy post-exploitation operations.