A published VS Code extension didn't hide the fact that it encrypts and exfiltrates data and also failed to remove obvious signs it was AI-generated.

A suspicious Visual Studio Code extension with file-encrypting and data-stealing behavior successfully bypassed marketplace ...

Python scripting is becoming increasingly popular for automating everyday tasks, thanks to its simplicity and versatility ...

Researchers outline how the PhantomRaven campaign exploits hole in npm to enable software supply chain attacks.

At its core, VS Code is built on an open source project called Code OSS, published under the permissive MIT license.

Overview: Linux IDEs in 2025 balance speed, flexibility, and deep coding support for all project types.Geany, VS Code, and IntelliJ IDEA cater to different hard ...

October 2025 update makes the Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Claude Haiku 4.5 coding models available for use in the GitHub Copilot ...

The GlassWorm malware campaign, which impacted the OpenVSX and Visual Studio Code marketplaces last month, has returned with ...

For a few days now, a supply chain attack has been running through the Visual Studio Code marketplaces. Both Microsoft's Marketplace and the alternative Open-VSX marketplace of the Eclipse Foundation ...

Microsoft’s November Visual Studio roadmap highlights new AI agents, GPT-5 Codex integration, and improved MCP governance.

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

It has a great personality and it's easy to work with' — cybersecurity firms hope adding a persona to digital AI agents makes ...