VSCode extensions found downloading early-stage ransomware
Two malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions were found deploying in-development ransomware from a remote server, exposing ...
Bleeping Computer29d
VSCode extensions with 9 million installs pulled over security risks
Microsoft has removed two popular VSCode extensions, 'Material Theme – Free' and 'Material Theme Icons – Free,' from the Visual Studio Marketplace for allegedly containing malicious code.
TWCN Tech News22d
VSCode consuming too much battery on Windows PC
If VSCode is consuming too much battery on a Windows PC, check out the troubleshooting solutions mentioned below: First and foremost, check how the battery reacts to other heavy apps to determine ...
The Hacker News4d
VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware
Ransomware in VSCode extensions triggers PowerShell payload to encrypt test files; developers warned to strengthen security.
Developers targeted by malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions
Reversing Labs and Assaraf discover campaign targeting software and web3 devs Multiple packages were hiding weaponized code ...
TechRadar29d
VSCode extensions pulled over security risks, but millions of users have already installed
Security researchers found malicious code hiding in two VSCode extensions Microsoft quickly pulled them and notifies users The developer criticized Microsoft's move, saying they were never ...