Coding agents on work laptops called a massive security risk after reported Claude Code extension compromise
alvelda · x · 2026-11-13
- @amasad argues coding agents on employee/contractor laptops are a massive cyber and national security risk, citing a reported compromise of a Claude Code extension.
- alvelda adds that a coding agent on a laptop holds your repo, your keys, and your shell.
- Practical advice: treat every agent like a new contractor — dedicated machine, scoped keys, logged actions.
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