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VS Code introduces two-hour delay on extension updates to mitigate supply chain risks

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Published 2026-06-08 06:08 UTCUpdated 2026-06-08 17:20 UTC
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Overview

Microsoft has implemented a two-hour delay for automatic updates of Visual Studio Code extensions starting with version 1.123. This measure aims to reduce the risk of supply chain attacks by allowing a buffer period after an extension is published before it is auto-updated.

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MicrosoftVisual Studio Code
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2
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2
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2
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1
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0%
Why now
  • Supply chain threats are increasingly exploited by attackers targeting development tools.
  • Recent incidents have highlighted the need for proactive defenses in software update mechanisms.
  • Microsoft's update aligns with industry trends to improve software supply chain security.
Why it matters
  • Supply chain attacks on software extensions can compromise developer environments and downstream applications.
  • Delaying automatic updates allows time to detect and mitigate malicious or faulty extension releases.
  • This security measure enhances trust in the VS Code ecosystem, widely used by developers globally.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
  • VS Code applies a two-hour delay before automatically updating extensions to mitigate supply chain attacks
How sources frame it
  • Microsoft: neutral
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VS Code Adds 2-Hour Extension Auto-Update Delay to Limit Supply Chain Attacks
thehackernews · thehackernews.com · 2026-06-08 06:08 UTC
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