Vs Code Extensions
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Patch CVE-2026-45482 Now: Path Traversal Flaw Bypasses Copilot Chat Auth
Microsoft’s security team dropped a patch on June 9, 2026, for a notable flaw in the Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat extension. Tracked as CVE-2026-45482, the vulnerability received an Important...
CISA Warns: Poisoned VS Code Extensions Fuel Megalodon Build Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent warning on May 28, 2026, confirming that a coordinated supply chain attack has poisoned the wellspring of modern software...
OpenAI Codex on Windows 11: Three Installation Methods Compared for Developers
OpenAI's Codex has transformed from a developer curiosity to a practical workflow tool on Windows 11, offering three distinct installation paths that cater to different user preferences and technical...
MaliciousCorgi Attack: How Fake VS Code AI Extensions Stole Developer Data
The discovery of two malicious Visual Studio Code extensions posing as AI coding assistants has sent shockwaves through the developer community, revealing a sophisticated supply chain attack that may...
Azure AI Foundry: Microsoft's Platform Bridges AI Agent Prototyping and Production with VS Code, MCP, and A2A
Microsoft today positioned Azure AI Foundry as the central platform for enterprises moving from AI agent experiments to production-grade deployments, emphasizing developer-native tooling, open...
Microsoft Unifies Load and Browser Testing in Azure with AI-Powered Portal
Microsoft has rolled out Azure App Testing, a unified portal that brings together its managed load testing service and Playwright-based end-to-end testing into a single experience. The move...
Enhance Your Coding Workflow with Gemini Code Assist in Visual Studio Code on Windows 11
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into coding environments has become a game-changer. Google’s Gemini Code Assist is...
Microsoft's C/C++ Extension Restriction in VS Code Forks: Implications for the Open-Source Ecosystem
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change affecting the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) ecosystem by restricting the use of its C/C++ extension to official Microsoft...
Microsoft Enforces Licensing Restrictions on C/C++ Extension in VS Code Forks
In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change to its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code), restricting its use exclusively to Microsoft's official products. This move has...