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Discover how popular VS Code extensions are exposing millions to cyberattacks and what you can do to stay safe. You know that feeling when you install a VS Code extension and suddenly your workflow becomes infinitely smoother? It’s like magic, right? But here’s the kicker: some of those extensions with over 125 million installs are secretly opening the door to cyberattacks. Yep, you read that right. Earlier this year, researchers at Security Affairs uncovered a worrying trend: malicious actors are exploiting the popularity of VS Code extensions to infiltrate development environments. And it’s not just a few shady extensions—we’re talking about millions of installs. If you’re using VS Code, there’s a good chance you’ve got at least one of these risky extensions on your machine. ...