New Virus Can Compromise Coinbase's Preferred AI Coding Tool

Vulnerability in AI Coding Tools: A cybersecurity firm, HiddenLayer, revealed that a vulnerability in AI coding tools like Cursor, used by Coinbase, allows hackers to inject malware through a "CopyPasta License Attack," which can spread malicious code across an organization’s codebase.

Concerns Over AI Usage at Coinbase: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's push for AI to generate up to 50% of the company's code has raised alarms among experts, who warn that mandating AI use in sensitive areas could compromise security, leading to backlash from industry professionals.