VS Code Extension Security Scanner
ALWAYS VERIFY THE PUBLISHER AND EXTENSION AUTHENTICITY
• Check if the publisher is the official/original author
• Compare publish dates - be suspicious of newer similar extensions
• Review extension permissions before sandboxing
• Always test in isolated sandbox environments first
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