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People are discussing two distinct VS Code stories: a TeamPCP-linked hacker group reportedly stole code from 3,800 internal GitHub repositories by using a poisoned VS Code plugin, and Microsoft is also rolling out a weekly update that removes major “friction” in VS Code. Together, the chatter spans both security/abuse risk and ongoing UX improvements.

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Microsoft just removed major "friction" from VS Code in its latest weekly update ·
Key Takeaway Right now, VS Code is in the spotlight for both a reported malicious-extension supply-chain compromise and Microsoft’s efforts to streamline the editor experience.
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Right now, VS Code is in the spotlight for both a reported malicious-extension supply-chain compromise and Microsoft’s efforts to streamline the editor experience.

People are discussing two distinct VS Code stories: a TeamPCP-linked hacker group reportedly stole code from 3,800 internal GitHub repositories by using a poisoned VS Code plugin, and Microsoft is also rolling out a weekly update that removes major “friction” in VS Code. Together, the chatter spans both security/abuse risk and ongoing UX improvements.

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Top 1 signals · Right now, VS Code is in the spotlight
Tom's Hardware · 2d ago
Hacker group hits 3,800 internal GitHub repositories via poisoned developer plugin — TeamPCP claims source code theft and attempts $50,000 sale, employee installed malicious VS Code extension

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Neowin · 2d ago
Microsoft just removed major "friction" from VS Code in its latest weekly update

Briefing Findings · Right now, VS Code is in the spotlight

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update cadence Microsoft’s latest weekly update

What to Watch

  • Follow Microsoft’s weekly VS Code update notes for continued “friction”-removal changes. Neowin
  • Watch for further reporting/updates on the poisoned plugin and any related VS Code extension indicators. Tom's Hardware
  • Re-check recently installed VS Code extensions from untrusted sources in response to the reported supply-chain incident. Tom's Hardware

What Changed

  • Hacker group hits 3,800 internal GitHub repositories via poisoned developer plugin — TeamPCP claims source code theft and attempts $50,000 sale, employee installed malicious VS Code extension Tom's Hardware
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neowin.net

Microsoft just removed major "friction" from VS Code in its latest weekly update

If you are tired of installing endless extensions just to view basic projects, Microsoft's new built-in tools for Visual Studio Code are going to completely change your workflow.

1d ago Paul Hill
guru3d.com

Malicious VS Code Extension Linked to Theft of 3,800 GitHub Repositories

A reported software supply chain attack involving a malicious Visual Studio Code extension has exposed the growing security risks surrounding modern development environments.

2d ago Hilbert Hagedoorn

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