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VS Code Adds 2-Hour Extension Auto-Update Delay to Limit Supply Chain Attacks


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2026-06-08 07:09:10
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Microsoft has announced that Visual Studio Code (VS Code) will apply a two-hour delay before extensions for the integrated development environment (IDE) are updated automatically to a newer version in an attempt to tackle software supply chain threats.

"When automatic updates are enabled, new versions are auto-updated two hours after they are published, adding an extra layer of protection



Source: TheHackerNews
Source Link: https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/vs-code-adds-2-hour-extension-auto.html


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