Attackers can abuse VS Code configuration files for RCE when a GitHub Codespaces user opens a repository or pull request.

In a a robust Hacker News thread sparked by Jamf Threat Labs research, a VS Code team member defended the editor's Workspace ...

Two VSCode extensions exfiltrated sensitive user data to Chinese servers ChatGPT – 中文版 and ChatMoss had over 1.5 million installs combined Extensions used hidden iframes, commands, and SDKs to steal ...

PCWorld reports that over 840,000 users were infected by malicious browser extensions containing GhostPoster malware hidden in extension logos. These harmful extensions operated undetected in official ...

Security researchers LayerX have discovered 17 extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers which monitored people’s internet activity and installed backdoors for persistent access. In total, the ...

Chrome extensions are supposed to make your browser more useful, but they've quietly become one of the easiest ways for attackers to spy on what you do online. Security researchers recently uncovered ...

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a self-propagating worm that spreads via Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions on the Open VSX Registry and the Microsoft Extension Marketplace, ...

If Safari is your primary browser, like it is for me, it’s certainly one of the most important apps on the Mac. But did you know you can make it do more? You can ...

Malicious browser extensions are a widespread problem. Even vetted extensions can be dangerous. Here's what you should do to avoid issues. Koi Security investigated a single malicious extension used ...

Abstract: Recent years have witnessed the emerging trend of extensions in modern Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code (VSCode) that significantly enhance developer ...

Microsoft is finally experimenting with extensions on Edge for iOS, a year after introducing the feature on Android. Whether you’re using Android or iOS, this is a game-changer for customizing your ...